Israel-Hamas war: how far can American support for the Jewish state go?

As Antony Blinken embarks on a tour of the Middle East, Adel Bakawan, director of the CFRI, and Denis Lacorne, director of research at Sciences-Po, analyse the relationship between Israel and the United States.

The Genesis of the Greater American Middle East: From the Liberation of Kuwait to the Invasion of Iraq

​​For the CFRI, Adel Bakawan revisits the origins of the American Greater Middle East — a well-intentioned concept that ultimately culminated in the Second Gulf War in 2003.

Climate change: a catastrophe in the making

For CFRI, Adel Bakawan delves into the disastrous consequences of global warming in Iraq, shedding light on the scarcity of emerging solutions to effectively ready the population for this imminent crisis.

Al-Sudani to be tested at the White House

Dr. Adel Bakawan, director of the CFRI shares his analysis of the major challenges facing Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani when he meets US President Joe Biden at the White House this Monday, April 15, 2024.

Between the Hashd al-Shaabi and the axis of resistance: the grey zone!

Adel Bakawan analyses in this article, the influence of the Islamic Republic of Iran through the “axis of resistance” in the Middle East, and specifically in Iraq with the Hashd al-Shaabi.

The Collapse of the American Utopia in Iraq

Adel Bakawan explores how Iraq, initially conceived as a model of positive change, turned into a failure of the American utopia. His study examines Sunni resistance, the emergence of terrorism, the Shiite Sadr uprising, Kurdish disappointment, and Iranian-American co-management amid the turmoil following the invasion.

To What End Will the Crossing of Red Lines Lead the Middle East?

As the Middle East teeters on the edge of escalating tensions with frequent breaches of red lines, Dr. Adel Bakawan examines Iran s situation regarding the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel, as well as Israel s hostile actions towards Iranian interests.

Hezbollah: The Rise and Influence of a Militant Model in Lebanon

As Lebanon and the broader region face escalating conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, Dr. Adel Bakawan examines the origins and development of Hezbollah. Established in 1982 by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in Beirut, Hezbollah grew from Khomeini supporters into a key political and social force in Lebanon, shaping the country s internal dynamics and security.

The position adopted by the Arab States during the Gaza War

In this article, Dr. Adel Bakawan analyses the evolution of the Palestinian question, tracing its shift from 1948-1978, when it was framed as a conflict between Arab nationalism and Jewish nationalism, to a phase of de-Arabization marked by the normalisation of Arab-Israeli relations. Finally, the current conflict involving Iran and Hamas, though publicly condemned, objectively serves the interests of Arab states, which prioritise their stability in the face of these hostile actors.

The Fall of Bashar al-Assad: What Are the Consequences for Shiite Iraq?

Article of Dr. Adel Bakawan for Diplomatie edition 132