Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
It should be made clear to Israel’s partners in the eastern Mediterranean that any (unlikely) improvement in Israel’s relations with Turkey will not come at their expense. Despite some recent positive signals, Erdogan’s basic orientation as an Islamist is bound to remain hostile.
Topic:
Diplomacy, Regional Cooperation, Alliance, and Strategic Stability
Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:
It is possible to restore American bipartisan backing for Israel. Therefore, it is important to avoid being too identified with President Trump, despite Israeli gratitude due to him for many of his policies. Bonds between Israel and American Jewry should be bolstered; bridges should be built to both sides of the aisle in Congress; and US defense establishment support should be solicited. All this, in view of Israel’s need to influence decisions in Washington on matters vital to its future.
Topic:
Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Religion, Alliance, Domestic Policy, and Partisanship
Political Geography:
Middle East, Israel, North America, and United States of America
Harvard Journal of Middle Eastern Politics and Policy
Institution:
The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
Abstract:
The Middle East saw its share of globe-altering events in the last year. While JMEPP
seeks to offer original analysis beyond the headlines, almost all major contemporary regional
developments have been addressed in the present edition. The list, of course, is not exhaustive,
but includes the Abraham Accords and increasing international marginalization of Palestinians,
the renewed fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh between Armenia and Azerbaijan, continued
protests amidst crises and weakening state institutions in Lebanon, and the rise of Turkey’s
aggressive imperial foreign policy, to name a few. While there are major global transitions afoot
as relates to the region, there is also a lack of transition— sadly, the 10-year anniversary of the
Syrian revolution marks little change for those living under the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad.
Likewise, the humanitarian crisis in Yemen persists. The edition discusses what may become
of newly inaugurated President Biden’s policies toward the region, including the challenge of
renegotiating the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran. And finally, the
edition would be remiss to not address how Covid-19 has impacted the region.
Topic:
Foreign Policy, Politics, Diaspora, Refugees, Social Media, Alliance, Conflict, Protests, Peace, Houthis, COVID-19, and Polarization
Political Geography:
Iraq, Europe, Iran, Turkey, Middle East, Israel, Yemen, Palestine, Georgia, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, United States of America, and Nagorno-Karabakh
Neil Quilliam, Zaid Eyadat, Harith Hasan, Abdelmonem Said Aly, Riham Bahi, Noor Alshyab, Amer Al Sabaileh, Johannes Uhl, and Adnan Tabatabai
Publication Date:
12-2021
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Center for Strategic Studies (CSS)
Abstract:
In cooperation with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) at the
University of Jordan held a 2-day closed workshop, in Amman, with regional and international experts
on the topic of the tripartite alliance between Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, discussing the nature and timing
of the alliance, the national perspectives of each signatory state, policy areas of cooperation and
implications for other regional actors. This introductory summary presents some of the ideas discussed
during the workshop, but does not necessarily reflect the opinion or assessment of each participant or
the hosting institutions.
Topic:
International Relations, Security, Energy Policy, Regional Cooperation, Partnerships, Alliance, and Economic Cooperation
In the spring of 2020, the Atlantic Alliance's "large periphery" to the South, which extends from the Sahel to the Asian borders of the Arabian Gulf, remains in a state of dangerous instability. The health and containment measures taken by the authorities against the COVID-19 crisis have put popular claims to rest. The case of Lebanon shows, however, that the urgency of the pandemic has not made the demands of the population disappear. Beyond managing the health crisis, there is no doubt that the future of the region's leaderships will largely depend on their ability to mitigate both the socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19 crisis, as well as the political ones.