The Latest from Ibtihel Bouchoucha
Concluding Remarks on MEI's Western Sahara Series
“Compromise” is the word repeated 25 times in this three-voice dialogue with opposing views on what could be the best solution to the Western Sahara dispute. The settlement options that emerged from the three contributors to this series have accepted either autonomy for the Western Sahara territory (subject to a referendum) or a referendum on self-determination that would include independence as well as other possibilities, including autonomy.
Tangle in the Caucasus
This piece was originally published by ForeignAffairs.com on January 15, 2013
Assertions and opinions in this publication are solely those of the above-mentioned author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Middle East Institute, which expressly does not take positions on Middle East policy.
Interview with Thai Ambassador to Jordan – HE Piriya Khempon
Thailand values Jordan as a modern and progressive country and as an example for other countries in the Arab world.
China’s Relations with the Middle East: A Bibliography, 1950-2012
This bibliography covers all aspects of modern China-Middle East ties—politics, energy, trade, investment, and the rare discussion of cultural exchange. Materials are divided into two categories, contemporary (2001-present) and historical.
War with Iran in 2013?
This piece was originally published by Reuters on January 3, 2013 under the title Will This Be the Year That Israel Goes to War with Iran?
Assertions and opinions in this publication are solely those of the above-mentioned author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Middle East Institute, which expressly does not take positions on Middle East policy.
Israel did not bomb Iran last year. Why should it happen this year?
The Regional Implications of the Syria Crisis
The Middle East Institute is proud to present a paper based on a series of discussions with Middle East analysts sponsored by the Hollings Center for International Dialogue held in Istanbul and Washington about the regional implications of the Syria Crisis.
Could South Korea “Save” America’s Relations with Pakistan?
This piece was originally published by The Diplomat on December 21, 2012
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What Pakistan Seeks in Afghanistan
This piece was originally published by Foreign Policy Blogs on December 20, 2012
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Migration Agreements between Italy and North Africa: Domestic Imperatives versus International Norms
The upheavals which spread across North Africa in 2011 changed the political map of the region. With the downfall of longstanding rulers, the European Union has sought to re-launch a policy dialogue informed by an awareness of human rights issues and to support the process of democratic transition in its Mediterranean neighbors.
The Syrian Opposition Will Benefit from Integrating Its Civilian-Military Chain of Command
Assertions and opinions in this publication are solely those of the above-mentioned author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Middle East Institute, which expressly does not take positions on Middle East policy
Interview with Naofumi Hashimoto
Most Asian countries are success stories today. To varying degrees, they have emerged from the colonial experience and/or from destructive wars as far stronger and much more inclusive economically, socially, and politically. I suspect that many Arabs gravitate to Asia partly because they represent both the achievements and the possibilities of modernization.
Responses to Solving the Western Sahara — What Now Remains
Responses to: Solving the Western Sahara — What Now Remains
The “Turkish Model” in the Middle East
This article was originally published in the December, 2012 issue of Current History
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Washington’s Next Steps On Syria
This article was first published by Reuters on December 12, 2012
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