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Is ISIS Really Defeated? Why Syria & Iraq Still Drive the Jihadist Threat, with Brigitte Boucher from Franceinfo

December 29, 2025

Adel Bakawan

Adel Bakawan, Director of EISMENA was invited to speak on Franceinfo on the subject of how jihadist networks adapt (Syria, Iraq, Sahel), why “deterritorialized” terrorism is harder to contain, and what the situation in Rojava/SDF-controlled areas means for regional security.

Will the Middle East be Falling Apart by 2025? TV5MONDEinfo

December 23, 2025

Adel Bakawan

Adel Bakawan, Director of EISMENA invited to speak on French News Channel TV5MONDEinfo to discuss topics outlined in his book, such as the events of October 7, the “reshuffling” of the balance of power in the Middle East, and the return of the Palestinian issue to the forefront of regional geopolitics. He also analyzes Israel’s stance, Iran’s strategy (and its limitations), the Lebanon/Hezbollah issue, the “Trump factor,” and Europe’s role.

Israel-Iran: The Shadow of a War under American Surveillance

June 13, 2025

Lyna Ouandjeli

This article analyzes the intensifying confrontation between Israel and Iran in the wake of the June 13, 2025 Israeli strikes on Iranian territory.

34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad: A Predicted Failure for Iraq?

May 16, 2025

Justine Salvestroni

The 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad marks a major attempt by Iraq to showcase its stability and reassert its place on the regional stage.

Iraqi Government Challenges UNAMI’s Presence: What Are the Implications?

June 21, 2024

Mohamad al-Basem

With the recent controversy surrounding the future of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), journalist Mohamad Al-Basem presents a detailed account of the evolving events, offering insights into the diverse perspectives at play.

From Federalism to Confederalism, a possible solution to Iraq’s crisis?

November 2, 2022

Philippe Destatte

Earlier this month, EISMENA in coordination with the University of Soran and Science Po Grenoble organised a conference in Erbil, Iraq on the Kurdish Question in the Middle East. Philippe Destatte described how Belgian coexistence operated through the country’s institutional and political practices.