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By Marie Forestier
To avoid the complete supremacy of HTS-supporting Sunnis, it is crucial to adopt power-sharing mechanisms ensuring inclusiveness
By Pari Ibrahim and Murad Ismael
One consequence of the Middle East's shifting landscape has been an erosion of international attention on Yezidi issues.
By Fatima Abo Alasrar
Multiple powers now patrol with different mandates, different rules, and increasingly different interpretations of acceptable behavior.
By Majd AlGhatrif
US officials described the events as “a rivalry” between Syria's Druze and Bedouins. But this framing strips the crisis of its historical and political context.
By Hany Ghanem
Desalination-enhanced regenerative data centers can help tackle the challenges of limited water resources and the post-oil economic shift.
By Joseph Epstein
As the Trump administration pushes for “commerce, not chaos” in the region, the Abraham Accords ideology is the most powerful tool to achieve that goal.
By Sarah Zaaimi
If Mauritania is nearing a deal with Israel, this could be the beginning of a wider re-engagement with Sahel countries.
By Daniel B. Shapiro
The moment of truth may yet come when Trump’s leverage on Netanyahu, which is considerable, may not be expressed only in private settings.
By Joze Pelayo
Gulf leaders' desire to shift the regional narrative toward economic and technological development continues to be hijacked by conflict.
By Safwan al-Amin
Regardless of the reasons behind initial mass resignations, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Supreme Court is serious.
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Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs
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