Middle East & North Africa Studies

Evaluation of developments in the Middle East and North Africa, with attention to Transatlantic engagement and regional stability.

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The Satmar Question, Zionism, and the State of Israel

Historical Roots, Political Evolution, Demographic Transformation, and Future Political Scenarios Abstract The…

THE “MECCA AGREEMENT” – A “Muslim NATO” or a New Security Axis in an Emerging Multipolar World?

THE “MECCA AGREEMENT”A “Muslim NATO” or a New Security Axis in an…

The Ankara Declaration: NATO’s Shift from Strategic Discourse to an Implementation-Oriented Security Approach

Key Argument The Ankara Declaration does not introduce a new strategic doctrine…

The Islamabad Peace Talks: U.S.–Iran Negotiations, Pakistan’s Mediation, and China’s Influence

Abstract The Islamabad Talks of April 2026 brought together delegations from the…

Echoes of the Past: Iran’s Current Crisis, Energy Politics, and the Strait of Hormuz

باد آورده را باد می‌برد What the wind brings, the wind will…

Ali Larijani’s Elimination and Iran’s Shifting Power Dynamics

Abstract This report examines the political trajectory and elimination of Ali Larijani,…

The Iran Crisis, the Strait of Hormuz, and Implications for Global Energy Security

STRATEGIC INFORMATION NOTE Introduction This strategic note examines the geopolitical implications of…

İran Devlet Yapısının Dayanıklılığı ve Rejim Çöküşü Olasılığı – İSTİHBARAT DEĞERLENDİRME RAPORU

Introduction Recent developments in the Middle East have intensified geopolitical tensions and…