Tahrir Forum

A Blog on Middle East Transformation

Saudi Arabia and the UAE look to Africa

December 13, 2018

By mediating conflicts and combining their assets in the Horn of Africa, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are slowly cementing an arc of political influence across the region.

Russia’s Mediating Role in Southern Yemen

By Samuel Ramani

November 25, 2018

Seeking to expand its influence in the Red Sea, Russia is hoping that mediating internal disputes in Yemen will help make the region more secure.

A New Beginning for Yemen?

By Karim Haggag

November 17, 2018

The strategic role of the United States—and others—in finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Yemen.

The Risks of Hardened Borders in North Africa

By Matt Herbert and Max Gallien

November 9, 2018

Rather than making North Africa safer, securitizing borders has raised the risk of instability along the region’s frontiers, where communities depend on smuggling.

The Qatar Blockade’s Impact on Migrants

By Haniya Javed

November 6, 2018

The blockade against Qatar has had a disproportionate economic impact on foreign workers, though increased self-sustainability efforts may provide new employment opportunities.

Russia, Turkey, and the Fate of Idlib

By Ömer Özkizilcik

September 24, 2018

In Idlib, Turkey could deter Russian airstrikes and ensure the region remains out of the Syrian regime’s control by going after extremist groups.

The UAE’s Security-Economic Nexus in Yemen

By Eleonora Ardemagni

July 27, 2018

The UAE’s growing investment in Yemen’s energy and security infrastructure is increasingly the driving force behind its counterterrorism involvement.

What Tech Can Do for Arab Women

By Ahmed El-Alfi and Iris Boutros

July 16, 2018

If the technology sector can ease constraints that have traditionally excluded Arab women from economic opportunities, then both tech and women will greatly benefit.

Jordan at the Crossroads

By Alaa Elhadidi

July 7, 2018

Jordan’s economic, demographic and geographic characteristics have left the country vulnerable to mass protests and external pressure that can only be overcome by a comprehensive reform program.

What’s Next for Gaza

By Geoffrey Aronson

June 22, 2018

The crisis in Gaza and possible Israeli policies which could create real change on the ground.

Battling for Southwestern Syria

By Abdulrahman al-Masri

June 14, 2018

While Assad and his supporters seem close to reconquering Southwestern Syria, stability is far from assured.

Newfound Optimism for Turkey’s Opposition

By Abdullah Aydogan

June 2, 2018

Turkey’s opposition parties have moderated their ideologies and coordinated their strategies to collectively win more votes in the upcoming elections, which could deal a blow to the ruling AKP.

Syria Podcast, Part 2

By Nader Hashemi and Sean David Hobbs

May 27, 2018

Dr. Nader Hashemi explains his views on the Obama Administration’s mistakes in the Syrian Civil War.

Saved by Europe or Killed by Trump?

By Reza Marashi

May 17, 2018

A commentary on whether Europe will be able to salvage the Iranian Nuclear Pact or if the Trump Administration can unilaterally scrap the JCPOA.

Syria Podcast, Part 1

By Nader Hashemi and Sean David Hobbs

May 15, 2018

ISIS, Russia, and Iran’s Influence on the Syrian Civil War.

Trump’s Dangerous Gamble

By Peter Jones

May 13, 2018

The consequences of Trump’s short-sighted decision on the Iran Nuclear Pact and an analysis of the JCPOA’s pros and cons.

Trump’s Ineptitude on Iran

By Reza Marashi

May 7, 2018

Trump’s Iran policy burns with fury as well as utter incoherence.

Consuming Snow in Desert Shopping Malls

By Mona Abaza

May 3, 2018

Mega-mall development in Cairo’s suburbs follows a neoliberal model of consumerism popular across the Middle East.

Libya’s Foreign Militias

By Thomas Howes-Ward

April 29, 2018

The presence of foreign armed groups in Libya’s south poses an increasing threat to local security and regional political ties.

Breaking North Africa’s Border Security Conundrum

By Jacques Roussellier

April 20, 2018

Although Maghreb states have tended to pursue border security unilaterally, increased transnational coordination at the local level offers a more sustainable approach.

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