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By Kate Springs, Celeste Kmiotek
A centralized fund would better support victims of international law violations in Syria, who face unique challenges.
By Tara Kangarlou and Merissa Khurma
One year since Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Syria stands to have the most potential to showcase how local ownership can accelerate reconstruction.
By Elise Baker and Ahmad Helmi
The second year of a post-Assad Syria requires structural reform, victim-centered leadership, and international reinforcement.
By Elise Baker
States agreed to respect territorial integrity because they knew the deadly consequences of wars of aggression and annexation.
By Haleigh Bartos and John Chin
A JNIM seizure of power, though less likely, is possible—and threatens to turn Mali into Africa’s Afghanistan.
By Merissa Khurma and Giorgio Cafiero
The decision is a shift in the country’s alignment—from Russian and Iranian spheres of influence to one in NATO and GCC regional orbits.
By Khalid Azim
Riyadh still needs to take fully support small and medium-sized enterprises—the true engines of job creation.
By Afaq Hussain
After October 7, the corridor that once symbolized economic integration in the Middle East became a victim of regional instability.
By Danny Citrinowicz
The Saudi crown prince has significant incentive to raise the need to renew Iran nuclear negotiations in his meeting with the US president.
By Frank Talbot
Saudi Arabia is looking to attract more international investors, keep supply chains running, and maintain a consistent stream of visitors.
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