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Beyond Numbers: Why the West Fails to Comprehend Middle Eastern “Identity Realism”?

March 31, 2026

Saad Salloum

This article is an analytical note on the current reflection of what the academics in the Middle East are discussing on.

What is the future for Syria’s Kurds after Charaa’s ultimatum?

January 23, 2026

Adel Bakawan

Article written by Assiya Hamza. After regaining territories in the northeast from Kurdish fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Syrian government has given them until Saturday to reach an agreement on integration with the central state.

Country Fact Sheet – Iran

November 21, 2025

EISMENA

Before the Legislative Elections, Iran Seeks to Consolidate Its Role in Iraq

November 4, 2025

Adel Bakawan

Dr. Adel Bakawan offers an analysis of Iran’s stakes in the Iraqi parliamentary elections scheduled for November 11, 2025. This excerpt is taken from his interview with L’Orient-Le Jour.

Are the Abraham Accords Still Shielded from the Regional Chaos?

October 21, 2025

François LaRochelle

The Abraham Accords were concluded five years ago, under the impetus of the first Trump administration (2017–2021). These agreements were presented as a beacon of hope for peace and security in the Middle East.

Palestine at the United Nations: What Comes Next?

October 8, 2025

Pablo Lechapelier

Turkey’s Comeback: Toward a Central Role in the Middle East?

October 7, 2025

Adel Bakawan

Adel Bakawan for Les Grands Dossiers de Diplomatie, no. 86 (June–July 2025).

Haoues Seniguer’s book “God Is with Us: October 7 and Its Consequences — How Jewish and Islamic Religions Justify Violence”

October 2, 2025

Haouès Seniguer, Lyna Ouandjeli

The discussion happened on September 5th, 2025.