Middle East and North Africa
The War Against Iran And Türkiye’s Strategic Calculation
By Daniel Roldán · 22/08/2026
On the night of 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched a massive missile strike against Iran that severely degraded its conventional military capabilities and killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several members of the Islamic Republic’s military leadership. With this attack, the war that many regional actors, including Türkiye, had sought to […]
Oman: the neutrality of a maritime empire
By Jordi Llaonart · 22/08/2026
The geography of a territory defines the character of the people who inhabit it and provides the framework that explains its history and, consequently, its politics. In the case of Oman, the descriptions offered by the media focus on its land position. For this reason, they emphasise that it is situated in a corner at […]
The war in Lebanon: is there a way out?
By Yeghia Tashjian · 01/06/2026
On March 2, 2026, Hezbollah launched rocket and drone attacks against Israel in response to the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. As a result, Lebanon was once again drawn into a wider regional escalation. In response, Israel launched an indiscriminate military campaign targeting Hezbollah’s infrastructure, killing thousands […]
An In-Depth Analysis of Iran and its Possible Paths
By Iñaki Méndez · 24/09/2025
This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the Islamic Republic of Iran, examining its complex political structure, demographic composition, and possible avenues for political change. The analysis suggests that any significant change in Iran will require an alliance between various political actors capable of overcoming historical divisions. Negotiated reform is presented as the most viable […]
The ‘Clash of the Titans’: Any Firefighters Around?
By Yeghia Tashjian · 27/10/2024
Background When, on September 27, 2024, Israel assassinated the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sayyid Hasan Nasrallah, some thought that Tel Aviv would stop its military operation there. However, the Israeli army continued bombing the southern suburb of Lebanon’s capital, including targeting central Beirut three times and conducting airstrikes in eastern Lebanon and other areas. The Israeli […]
War for the Future in Israel and Palestine
By Daniel Roldán · 31/10/2023
Executive summary With its attack on October 7th, Hamas intended to halt the peace agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia, as well as question Israel’s ability to provide security cooperation to Arab states that are normalizing their relations with the Jewish state. Hamas also aimed to regionalize the conflict by provoking a strong Israeli response […]
After the elections, geoeconomics will rule Turkey’s foreign policy
By Miquel Vila · 12/05/2023
Main takeaways Turkey’s economic constraints, rather than ideological priorities, will determine the foreign policy of the winner of Sunday’s election. Tensions with the West are set to ease. Even if Erdogan wins, he will have to take a more conciliatory approach towards the EU and in issues like Sweden’s accession to NATO. The EU represents […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: how will it affect the Middle East and North Africa?
By Rosa Cabús · 10/06/2022
On February 24th 2022, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. The incursion, which is still ongoing, has put into question the generally tacitly undisputed norm against territorial conquest. Since the Second World War, this principle has assured stability in the turbulent regions of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), often at the […]
Turkey’s ‘Asia Anew’ Initiative and Antalya Diplomacy Forum
By Ahmet Faruk ISIK · 04/04/2022
Two key Turkish Foreign Policy platforms played a joint role during March 2021; ‘Asia Anew’ and Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The Antalya Diplomacy Forum was held on March 11-12-13. The first meeting between Ukraine and Russia after the war was also held at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. This key meeting was hosted by Turkey’s Foreign Minister […]
Algeria and Morocco: The New Divorce of Intimate Enemies
By Catalonia Global Institute · 18/11/2021
Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra announced on August 24, 2021 the breaking of diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Morocco. The conclusion to a succession of disagreements and cross-provocations acquired renewed intensity after the normalization of relations between Rabat and Tel Aviv in December 2020. On July 31, on the occasion of the Feast of […]