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From our Affiliates
Israeli Observer Status at the African Union: What Do They Gain?
Aug 5, 2021Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies
Almost two weeks after Israel accepted an offer of observer status to the African Union, seven Arab countries, namely Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Mauritani…
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Israel’s Decision to Wage War on Gaza
May 27, 2021Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies
On May 10, Israel launched its fourth war on Gaza, a territory it had blockaded since 2007. This study examines Israel’s decision-making that led to the war, t…
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The Palestinian Popular Revolt: Background, Causes, and Characteristics
May 21, 2021Arab Center For Research and Policy Studies
On both sides of the Green Line, Occupied Palestine is seeing a popular upsurge in its resistance movement. Beginning in mid-April, the Israeli occupation auth…
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How is Arab Normalization with Israel Playing Out?
Jun 30, 2020Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS)
For decades, Arab countries have considered Israel an enemy state; but recently, many Gulf Arab states have appeared ready to normalize relations with it despi…
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Netanyahu’s Fifth Government: Securing Legal Immunity and Annexing the West Bank
May 27, 2020Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS)
A week before his trial was due to begin, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu managed to form his fifth government in alliance with the leader of the Blu…
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Welcome to the “New Gaza”
May 19, 2020Ibrahim Fraihat
Ibrahim Fraihat suggests that Palestinians should disabuse themselves of the idea that a one-state solution is possible for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict si…
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The Moscow Summit: Will the Ceasefire Hold in Idlib?
Mar 11, 2020Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS)
The failure of previous arrangements regarding Syria suggests that the latest ceasefire agreement between Turkey and Russia may only be temporary. Read this an…
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Three scenarios for the battle for Idlib
Feb 19, 2020Marwan Kabalan
Major decisions have to be made by Turkey, Russia, and the United States in the coming weeks that may determine the next phase of the Syrian conflict.
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“Deal of the Century”: What Is It and Why Now?
Feb 4, 2020Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS)
While the circumstances may seem favorable in the United States and Israel for the implementation of Trump’s so-called peace plan, it is unlikely to win popula…
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Turkey’s Growing Role in Libya: Motives, Background, and Responses
Jan 9, 2020Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS)
There are fears that external interventions in Libya may prolong its conflict and threaten the future and territorial integrity of the country. Read this analy…
Policy Analysis
The Lebanon Uprising: Causes and Ramifications
Oct 24, 2019Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS)
Lebanon’s protests have been unique and inclusive and are united by a wish to topple the ruling political class and abandon the system of sectarian power-shari…
Policy Analysis
The Turkish Military Operation in Northeastern Syria: Scope, Aims and Reactions
Oct 17, 2019Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS)
Turkey seems to be in a hurry to achieve its operational goals before pressure increases to bring the operation to an end or in order to pre-empt any operation…
Policy Analysis
How Turkey’s ‘Peace Spring’ changed the dynamics of Syria’s war
Oct 15, 2019Marwan Kabalan
Turkey's military action on Syria will have consequences far beyond the 'safe zone' it is trying to establish.
Policy Analysis
Iraq’s Dilemma: The Uncertain Future of the Popular Mobilization Forces
Sep 13, 2019Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS)
Although Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces were instrumental in defeating the Islamic State, their political influence has had a profound impact on the future…
Policy Analysis
Targeting Iran on Multiple Fronts: Israeli Calculations
Aug 29, 2019Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS)
The recent Israeli attacks in three Arab countries are not expected to lead to a major confrontation, at least at this time
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To be precise: Not Deal, but chutzpah of the Century
May 15, 2019Azmi Bishara
The ideas of the 'Deal of the Century' are already a reality, it will simply confer legitimacy on what Israel has snatched by force.
Policy Analysis
What will the Middle East look like in 2019?
Jan 1, 2019Marwan Kabalan
In 2019, old conflicts in the Middle East will persist and new ones might erupt.
Policy Analysis
Why is Netanyahu so desperate for a ceasefire with Hamas?
Nov 20, 2018Ibrahim Fraihat
The ceasefire in Gaza has destabilized Netanyahu's government, yet he has no other choice but to commit to it.
Policy Analysis
Murder at the Consulate: The Questions that Occupy Us
Oct 19, 2018Azmi Bishara
Many have raised questions about the logic behind murdering Jamal Khashoggi in the consulate, but what kind of leader makes such a criminal yet foolish decisio…
Policy Analysis
The Battle for Idlib: Three Scenarios
Sep 5, 2018Marwan Kabalan
After using de-escalation zones to take over one rebel-held area after the other, Russia has its eyes now on Idlib.

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