The Gaza War and Regional Reverberations
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Will Hamas Yield Control of Gaza?

Six months into the conflict, Hamas continues to challenge the Israeli army—raising questions about Israel’s ability to eradicate the group.

  • Reham Owda
· May 2, 2024
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Amid Escalation Between Iran and Israel, Will Assad Look to the Arab States?

Iran’s adventurism may push Damascus to commit to Saudi-led efforts and reintegrate into the Arab fold.

  • Faysal Abbas Mohamad
· April 23, 2024
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“We Are All Israelis”: The Consequences of Germany’s Staatsräson

By unconditionally supporting Israel’s war, Germany is increasingly isolating itself on the global stage.

  • Lena Obermaier
· March 28, 2024
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The Winds of Normalization: Reshaping Saudi Arabia's Image

Saudi Arabia has long been perceived in the Arab world as a champion of the Palestinian cause, but developments over the past two decades suggest an imminent transformation.

  • Safa Nasser
· March 12, 2024
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Palestinian Women in Gaza: Cruel Realities of Displacement

The story of Reham, a young mother sheltering in Rafah, illustrates the impact of Israel’s war on women and families.

  • Shahd Safi
· March 7, 2024
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A Shield or a Weapon: Aspides' Role in Red Sea Security

Alongside the U.S.-led Operation Prosperity Guidance, the European Union's Aspides naval mission aims to protect the Red Sea region.

  • Shimaa Samir Muhammed Hussein
· March 5, 2024
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UNRWA and the Day After in Gaza

Defunding the agency not only will worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, but also will have long-term implications for Palestinian self-governance.

· February 21, 2024
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Vanishing Ink: Palestinian Culture Under Threat in Gaza

Israel’s military campaign represents a calculated effort to sever cultural continuity, leaving a lasting mark on Palestinian collective identity.

  • Mariam Shah
· February 8, 2024
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The Day After in Gaza: Four Post-War Scenarios

The war will likely continue for at least another several brutal months—and yet there remains an urgent need to consider the Strip’s political future.

  • Reham Owda
· February 6, 2024
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The Gaza War and the Danger of Extremism

The war in Gaza and its potential spillover into Lebanon and Syria threatens to revive extremist organizations after years of regional decline.

  • Sherine Fahmy
· January 25, 2024
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Iran and Operation Al-Aqsa Flood: Sacrificing the Pawn to Save the King

Despite Iran’s persistent denial of any involvement in the Hamas attacks on October 7, many international observers remain skeptical.

  • Ibrahim Ba Matraf
  • Assem Alkhadhami
· January 18, 2024
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The Gaza War May Radicalize the Gulf

Amidst the growing appeal of religious militancy among local populations, state-led efforts to suppress domestic dissent and maintain ties with Israel could ultimately backfire.

  • Mira Al Hussein
· January 16, 2024