Middle East & North Africa Research Desk

Our Middle East & North Africa Research Desk provides analysis and practical intelligence for the region in a rapidly shifting geopolitical environment. Monitoring and assessing political developments, conflicts, diplomacy, and security dynamics and the impact of external actors (e.g., U.S., Russia, China, EU). Providing strategic insights for policymakers, investors, journalists, and academics.

Reports

  • Lebanon at a Crossroads: Prospects of US and Gulf Investment Following a Weakened Hezbollah

    May 15, 2025 - Written by Oscar Bermudez

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  • 15 weeks of Executive Power: Prospects for Lebanon’s crisis recovery under President Joseph Aoun

    April 29, 2025 - Written by Olivia Scott

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  • The Shift of Geopolitical Centrality away from Europe and towards Saudi Arabia

    April 24, 2025 - Written by Jamie Murphy

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  • Iraq's Development Road: A Path to Regional Connectivity and Economic Growth

    April 18, 2025 - Written by Rim Adwan

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  • China’s Role in Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Industry: A Geopolitical and Economic Perspective

    March 20, 2025 - Written by Michal Bilinski

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  • Qatar: The Middle East's Leading Mediator?

    March 15, 2025 - Written by Rim Adwan

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  • Popular Support after Gaza Ceasefire: The Future of Houthi Popular Legitimacy following Red Sea Naval Attacks

    Feb 25, 2025 - By Lucy Downing

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  • Saudi Arabian Environmental, Social and Governance Situation

    Feb 25, 2025 - Written by Michal Biliksi

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