Hugh Lovatt comments in this podcast on the protests in Israel against Benjamin Netanyahu´s new coalition government and its plans for reform
Media mentions – Middle East and North Africa
Hugh Lovatt, a Middle East analyst at the European Council on Foreign Relations, stressed that some groups considered proxies of Iran, notably Hamas, were more independent of the regime than is often
Hugh Lovatt suggests that some groups perceived as proxies of Iran have more independence than believed and Jerusalem holds symbolic importance to them
Dbeibah is showing his muscles and proving that he can no longer be intimidated by military actors
Tarek Megerisi comments on recent airstrikes in the Tripolitanian city of Zawiya, carried out by the Ministry of Defence of the Government of National Unity
From Shock And Awe To Stability And Flaws: Iraq’s Post-Invasion Journey – Analysis
I tend to disagree with the prevailing opinion suggesting that a multipolar Middle East could be positive, and that peaceful coexistence with Russia and China in the region is feasible
Cinzia Bianco discusses China and Russia’s penetration into the voids left by the US in the Middle East.
Libya remains an unresolved chapter and, until state authority is restored, efforts towards achieving country stability and promoting investments are likely to face significant problems
When confronted with the choice of either returning [to Syria] or fleeing to a third country, many might consider the latter, and Europe is a top choice
Zelensky’s attendance serves as a counterbalance to the presence of the Syrian leader al-Assad, and allows the Saudis to display their interest in the concerns of the Western world
Arturo Varvelli comments on the presence of Ukrainian President Zelensky at the Arab League summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
If Haftar is welcomed as a political representative, he will likely ask for something political in exchange, and this could ultimately disrupt UN mediation efforts in the long term
Nearly all political parties, with the exception of pro-Kurdish HDP, are running on a platform for voluntary or involuntary repatriation of Syrians
Asli Aydintasbas comments on the immigration and refugee issue in the Turkish elections