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Our think tank is committed to delivering impartial and objective analyses of the MENA region, recognizing its pivotal role as a key geopolitical player. The MENA region, comprising countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Turkey, and others, features a rich history and complex social, political, and ethnic dynamics. With its strategic location, significant energy resources, and ongoing political challenges, MENA is a focal point for regional power dynamics and global interests. Despite persistent conflicts and shifting alliances, the region continues to shape the broader geopolitical landscape.
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“A Highly Symbolic Withdrawal”: What Changes as the Anti-ISIS Coalition’s Military Mission in Iraq Ends
INTERVIEW. As the international coalition’s military mission against Islamic State in Iraq officially comes to an end on September 30, Adel Bakawan, director of the European Institute for Middle East and North Africa Studies, examines the announced departure of American troops. Interview by Julie Malo. Published on September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Le Point.
Houthis Take Control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait: 5 Questions to Understand the Situation in Yemen
Following the Houthis’ seizure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on 11 September 2026, with the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the region and the global economy are facing renewed upheaval. Dr Adel Bakawan answers five questions to shed light on the current situation in Yemen. This interview for Ouest-France was conducted by journalist Jérémy Breton.
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“A Highly Symbolic Withdrawal”: What Changes as the Anti-ISIS Coalition’s Military Mission in Iraq Ends
INTERVIEW. As the international coalition’s military mission against Islamic State in Iraq officially comes to an end on September 30, Adel Bakawan, director of the European Institute for Middle East and North Africa Studies, examines the announced departure of American troops. Interview by Julie Malo. Published on September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Le Point.