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Future for Advanced Research and Studies (FARAS)
Future for Advanced Research and Studies (FARAS) is an independent think tank founded on April 4, 2014 in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. FARAS seeks to enrich public dialogue, support decision-making and enhance academic research pertaining to future trends that currently constitute a real problem in the Middle East region. In light of instability and unpredictability, the overarching goal of FARAS is to help ward off future shocks regarding these developments. In this context, FARAS monitors, analyzes and assesses current and potential trends, non-traditional ideas and impending phenomena that contribute to shaping the future in the short-term, especially in the Gulf region. FARAS weighs the envisaged alternatives to deal with trends utilizing advanced methodologies and scholarly activities that engage academics, researchers and public figures from the U.A.E. and abroad.Visit Site
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June 19, 2020
Indispensable Masks: The Economics behind Mask Mania in the Middle East
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February 23, 2020
A Difficult Mission: Will the appointment of Allawi as Prime Minister end the crisis in Iraq?
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February 11, 2020
Essential Players: How do ‘Mercenaries’ affect conflicts in the Middle East?
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February 09, 2020
The 2004 Recurrence: The Impact of Escalation on the Domestic Political Equilibrium in Iran
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September 26, 2019
Cautionary Anticipation: How did Iran deal with the newly imposed American Sanctions?
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May 08, 2019
Possible Rivalry: What is the Impact of al-Baghdadi Video Message on Boko Haram?
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April 15, 2019
Consequences of Alignment: Why do Qatar and Turkey oppose designating the Pasdaran as a terror group?
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April 03, 2019
Shared Destiny: How Do Security Arrangements Tie the Rukban Camp to al-Tanf Base?
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March 26, 2019
Extreme Messages Reasons: Behind Appointing Ebrahim Raisi as Chief of the Judiciary
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March 11, 2019
Enormous Challenges: The Problems of Local Governance in Arab Conflict Zones
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February 27, 2019
The Last Option: Impact of the Battle for Idlib on the Syrian Conflict
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February 26, 2019
Tough Test: Baghdad’s Options Amid the Iranian-US Escalation
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February 03, 2019
Possible Repercussions: Why is Iran Interested in the Venezuelan Crisis?
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January 24, 2019
Renewed Escalation: Why Does Al-Shabab Attack Kenya?
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January 22, 2019
Preemption: How Iran Is Reacting to the Warsaw Summit
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January 15, 2019
Maneuvering: Why Iran is Cozying up to Taliban?
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January 13, 2019
A Reflecting Mirror: How Does the “Past” Still Influence Middle East Dynamics?
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January 09, 2019
Consolidating Influence: Reasons Behind Appointing Sadeq Larijani to Head the Expediency Council
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January 08, 2019
Potential Gains: Why Did India Exempt the Iranian Oil Payments from Taxes?
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January 07, 2019
Strong Position How Iran Dealt with Recent Developments in Manbij
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December 30, 2018
Interim Impasse: Is the IRGC’s Military Doctrine Undergoing Real Change?
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December 27, 2018
Continued Confrontations: Will ISIS Employ New Terrorist Tactics?
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December 26, 2018
Multiple Moves: How Will Turkey Exploit its Economic Presence in Northern Syria?
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December 25, 2018
Limits of Rapprochement: Is Iran Betting on Turkey to Confront the US Sanctions?
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December 24, 2018
The Tunnel Tension: Potential Trajectories of Escalation Between Israel and Hezbollah
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December 17, 2018
Stockholm Declaration: Re-producing the Houthis in Yemen Under the Auspices of the UN
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December 10, 2018
Possible Impacts: Implications of Building A Unified European Army on Regional Security
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December 06, 2018
Intentional Politicization: Reasons Behind the Growing Controversy Over Money Laundering in Iran
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December 05, 2018
The Chinese Betting Can Iran Develop Phase 11 of the South Pars Field?
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December 01, 2018
Intelligence Studies: The New Academic Discipline in Security Studies
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November 25, 2018
A Difficult Trade-off: Can Moscow Trade Iran’s Influence in Syria for Sanctions?
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November 20, 2018
The "Mobile Militia": Will Iran Replicate the Hezbollah Model in Afghanistan?
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November 19, 2018
Numerous Factors: Can Sudan Overcome the Inflation Crisis?
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November 15, 2018
Possible Obstacles: Will Russian Succeed in Reaching a Settlement in Afghanistan?
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November 14, 2018
The "Moving Geography": Why are Scandinavian countries increasingly interested in the Middle East?
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November 12, 2018
Intertwined Affairs: Reasons and Repercussions of Exempting Chabahar Port from US Sanctions
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November 06, 2018
Renewed Escalation: Will the Sleeper Cells Make a Comeback to Tunisia?
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November 04, 2018
Filling the Void: How Rouhani’s Government Exploits US Sanctions to Enhance its Position
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October 31, 2018
Intertwined Interests: The Political Arrangements in Syria from the Russian Perspective
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October 29, 2018
Limited Impact: European Moves to Dodge US sanctions on Iran
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October 28, 2018
Significance of Exclusion: What Does Iran’s Absence from the Istanbul Quartet Summit Mean?
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October 27, 2018
Numerous Factors: Why is ISIS trying to make a comeback to its previous strongholds?
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October 22, 2018
The Mirjaveh Operation: Why has Iran been keen not to escalate with Pakistan?
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October 21, 2018
Curbing Moderates: Will the Sanctions Revive the Role of “Shadow Institutions” in Iran?
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October 21, 2018
A Reversal: Will al-Qaeda’s Influence Recede in the Coming Period?
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October 15, 2018
Costly Options: Will India Keep Buying the Iranian Oil After US Sanctions?
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October 11, 2018
Renewed Differences: Repercussions of the Mounting Tension Between Iran and Europe
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October 09, 2018
Helsinki’s Interests: Why Does Finland Show Interest in the Middle East?
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October 04, 2018
Political Signals: Why Are Some Countries Abandoning the Dollar in Their Foreign Trade?
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October 02, 2018
Clear Confusion: Why Have Iranians Begun to Promote ISIS’ Account of the Ahwaz Attack?
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September 30, 2018
Turbulent Times: Possible Repercussions of the Attack in Ahvaz on Iran
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November 01, 2017
Repercussions of US Sanctions on Lebanons's Iran-backed Hezbolla Group
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November 01, 2017
Drivers and Challenges for Rehabilitation of Oil Industry in Iraq’s North
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November 01, 2017
How PM Saad al-Hariri’s Resignation will Impact Lebanon’s Economy?
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November 01, 2017
Why did Rouhani Vow to Increase Iran’s Missile Production?
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November 01, 2017
What Drives the Use and Abuse of Dead Bodies in Middle East Conflicts?
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November 01, 2017
Post-Sanctions: What Challenges are Facing Sudan’s Transition Economic Reforms?
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November 01, 2017
How is the Battle for Deir Ezzor Impacting Russia-Iran Convergence?
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November 01, 2017
What Holds Some Terrorist Organizations from Joining al-Qaeda?
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November 01, 2017
Overlapping Calculations and Crises Facing Iran’s Ahmadinejad
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November 01, 2017
Why Iran’s Pasadran Pursues a Strict Policy towards Dual Citizens?
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November 01, 2017
Can Iran Create Basij-Like Forces in Pakistan?
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November 01, 2017
Challenges Facing Disarmament of Violent Actors in the Middle East
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November 01, 2017
Will Turkey’s Central Bank Yield to President Erdogan’s Pressure?
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August 01, 2017
Will Low-Cost Terror Financing Spread in the Middle East?
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August 01, 2017
What are the Implications of Russia-Turkey S-400 Missile Deal?
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August 01, 2017
Repercussions of Ammar al-Hakim’s withdrawal from Iraq’s Islamic Supreme Council
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August 01, 2017
Extra-territorial Repercussions of ISIS’ Attack on Iraqi Embassy in Kabul
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August 01, 2017
What Drives Turkey’s Intensified Off shore Oil and Gas Exploration?
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August 01, 2017
What are the Implications of the Palestinian Issue for Turkey-Israel Relations?
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August 01, 2017
What is Iran’s Approach to US-North Korea Crisis?
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August 01, 2017
Why did Mogherini Attend Rouhani’s Inauguration?
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August 01, 2017
What are the Implications of “Militia Wars” on Regional Security?
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August 01, 2017
What Restricts Shifts in the Political Track of Syria’s Crisis?
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August 01, 2017
Significance of the new Kurdish arrangements in northern Syria
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August 01, 2017
How Is SDF Dealing with Preparations for the Battle for Deir Ezzor?
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August 01, 2017
Complexities Facing Openness Towards Assad’s Regime
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August 01, 2017
“The Terrorism of the Possible” sweeping Europe
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August 01, 2017
Why do March 8 parties want Lebanon to join the Iranian-Syrian axis?
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August 01, 2017
Is a “Convergence of Necessity” behind Iranian Chief of Staff’s Visit to Turkey?
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August 01, 2017
Alternative Alliances Why Is Hamas Seeking Stronger Relations with Iran?
By: FARAS