Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Mixed messages following recent talks between European and Iranian negotiators on the future of the Iranian nuclear program underline the challenges associated with efforts to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Act
Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Former Israeli prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu continues to steal the headlines as talks of a plea deal with Israel’s state attorney head towards an uncertain finish. It seemed certain for a while that Mr.
Medlir Mema, PhD
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Monday’s targeted attack against three fuel trucks and another one near the Abu Dhabi airport, killing at least 3 people, mark the latest escalation of violence between the Iranian-backed Houthi forces and the Saudi/UAE alliance aiming to drive the former from power in Yemen.
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Region suspicious of Iran’s real intentions regarding nuclear talks
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Mixed messages following recent talks between European and Iranian negotiators on the future of the Iranian nuclear program underline the challenges associated with efforts to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Act
Netanyahu plea deal drama raises questions about Israel’s justice system and his future
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Former Israeli prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu continues to steal the headlines as talks of a plea deal with Israel’s state attorney head towards an uncertain finish. It seemed certain for a while that Mr.
Houthi attack against UAE condemned
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Monday’s targeted attack against three fuel trucks and another one near the Abu Dhabi airport, killing at least 3 people, mark the latest escalation of violence between the Iranian-backed Houthi forces and the Saudi/UAE alliance aiming to drive the former from power in Yemen.
Lebanon starts the new year amidst greater instability and worsening insecurity
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Fuel shortages and country-wide internet outages across Lebanon serve as early warnings of yet another difficult year ahead for Lebanon.
In Kazakhstan protests regional observers see familiar dynamics
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
Protests taking place in Kazakhstan would at first glance appear to be of little concern to regional governments and observers.
Postponed Libyan presidential elections underscore the country's deep divisions
Fellow, Middle East Policy Council
With only days to go before this weekend’s presidential elections, the Libyan parliament decided to pull the plug and postpone them altogether.