From infrastructure modernisation and economic diversification to the relationship between the military and civilian authorities, he explores the role of nationalism and Algeria’s ambitions as a regional power. The discussion also addresses Western Sahara, rivalry with Morocco, the Abraham Accords, Algeria’s strategy in the Sahel and Africa, its energy relations with Europe, and the continuing influence of colonial memory on Franco-Algerian relations.

What has become of the state in the Middle East and North Africa since the Arab uprisings of 2011?

How is the EU repositioning itself in the Gulf amid growing regional instability and shifting confidence in the United States?

In this EISMENA interview, Lyna and Maxime speak with Clément Therme about his book Iran-Israël : la guerre idéologique de 1979 à nos jours, published by Tallandier.

In this EISMENA interview, Lyna and Christine speak with Rony Brauman about the worsening conditions of existence in Gaza and the West Bank, the limits of humanitarian language, and the political logic behind Israel’s war and occupation.

In this EISMENA interview, Christine speaks with sociologist Farhad Khosrokhavar about his new book, Iran, la fin du totalitarisme?

In this interview for EISMENA, Lyna speaks with Jamil Sayah (Science PO Grenoble) about Morocco’s youth protests and the growing cracks behind the monarchy’s carefully maintained image of political stability.

In this interview for EISMENA, Lyna speaks with journalist and former diplomat Rina Bassist about the transformation of Israeli civil society since October 7.

In this interview, Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Farsi reflects on the long history of protest in Iran, from the women’s demonstrations of 1979 to the most recent nationwide uprisings. She discusses state repression, internet shutdowns, media distortion, foreign intervention, and the political narratives that shape how Iran is seen from the outside. A sharp, necessary conversation on protest, memory, and truth.

Yemen is often analysed only through war. But what if a state is actually being built in the middle of the conflict? Jules Grange Gastinel (CNRS) examines how the Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) has progressively transformed governance structures in Northern Yemen since 2014.