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Aug 3, 2023

Gulf engagement in Tunisia: Past endeavor or future prospect? 

By Sebastian Sons

Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar regard Tunisia as an important foreign policy partner within their regional sphere of influence. They also welcome Tunisia’s current autocratization under President Kais Saïed. However, Gulf states no longer pursue strategic goals there. As the region is undergoing a geopolitical shift toward more conflict management and reconciliation, the Gulf states consider Tunisia as a partner of choice in regional stability but no longer as a partner of necessity in terms of economic investment or development cooperation.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

In the News

Aug 3, 2023

Arbit and Shalomov in Foreign Policy: Women Will Be the Biggest Victims of Israel’s Judicial Reforms

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jul 31, 2023

Arbit quoted in The Herald on the role of Israel’s Supreme Court prior to the judicial overhaul

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

UkraineAlert

Jul 27, 2023

Ukraine must not forget fight against corruption while battling Russia

By Brian Mefford

The Ukrainian fightback against Russia's invasion has won the admiration of the watching world, but corruption continues to threaten the country from within and could undo any battlefield success, warns Brian Mefford.

Civil Society Conflict

In the News

Jul 26, 2023

Warrick joins Al-Arabiya to discuss the Knesset’s vote to curb the Supreme Court’s power

By Atlantic Council

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

In the News

Jul 26, 2023

Lipner quoted in Jewish News on the economic implications of the judicial reform vote

By Atlantic Council

Economy & Business Israel

In the News

Jul 26, 2023

Arbit quoted in Al Jazeera on the threat to Israel’s democratic institutions following the judicial overhaul

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jul 25, 2023

Arbit featured in Global News on the degradation of Israel’s judiciary

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

In the News

Jul 25, 2023

Arbit quoted in The Wall Street Journal on the impact of Israel’s judicial overhaul on the US-Israel relationship

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Israel

In the News

Jul 25, 2023

Lipner quoted in The Washington Post on Israel’s judicial reform vote

By Atlantic Council

Israel Middle East

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