💡 How does regional and local security in the #MiddleEast impact global geopolitical dynamics? Attending the Middle East Seminar from 11-12 June, Senior Course 144 explored the intricate political and geopolitical landscape of the region. ndc.nato.int/news/news.php?… #Education

Read our ⁦Crisis Group⁩ deep-dive on where Saudi-Iran rapprochement stands, including the challenges and opportunities for further bilateral de-escalation and cooperation crisisgroup.org/middle-east-no…

Excellent piece with very engaging cartoons by ECFR Imagining Trump 2.0: Six scary policy scenarios for a second term. The part on the MENA is excellent and the title of the cartoon says it all!! ecfr.eu/publication/im… via ECFR

NEW: “NATO, North Africa, and the Sahel: Squaring the triangle of insecurity” By Silvia Colombo and Intissar Fakir mei.edu/publications/n…

Countdown to the future: Only four days until NATO 2099! Discover how NATO tackles emerging global threats and strengthens its unbreakable bond in the decades to come. The future is now — Are we prepared to face it together?  🌐

Today is the Day! 👨‍🚀‍ The moment has arrived – the NATO 2099 graphic novel has launched! 🚀 Join us as we venture into the unknown, exploring the future through captivating narratives and stunning illustrations. 🔗🇬🇧 ndc.nato.int/nato2099/read.… 🔗🇫🇷 ndc.nato.int/nato2099/read_…

Job open at NATO PDD now! If you have knowledge of Arabic, passion & experience working in coms + knowledge of Middle East, North Africa & Sahel : become our next Programme Officer working on communication with these audiences. Apply here: nato.taleo.net/careersection/…

Exclusive: The Italian government led by Giorgia Meloni very much wanted the post of special envoy for Nato's ‘southern neighbourhood’. The day before yesterday, Stoltenberg handed it over to the Spaniard Javier Colomina ilfoglio.it/esteri/2024/07…

Why has Iran not attacked yet? Sharing my analysis, however, seems a little counterintuitive: Firstly, imagine you are Khamenei. You realize that although Haniyeh's assassination was shocking and exposed the IRGC's security flaws, it did contribute to Iran's consolidation

Libya continues fracturing across multiple faultlines. Forces are mobilising across greater Tripoli. Notably the 444 Brigade after an ambush yesterday killed and wounded some of their fighters in SW Libya. Meanwhile, Misratan forces are moving on Tajoura after failed peace talks

Siamo riusciti ad astenerci anche stavolta, e stavolta sull'illegalità dell'occupazione israeliana della Palestina dal 1967 a oggi. Illegalità sancita dal più alto organo giudiziario del sistema delle Nazioni Unite, vale a dire la Corte Internazionale di Giustizia. L'Italia si è

"At the upcoming EU-GCC summit, Europeans should not shy away from hot geopolitical topics like the Gulf states' relations with #Russia or how to contain escalation between #Israel and #Iran". Read more in the latest ECFR commentary by Dr. Cinzia Bianco: buff.ly/4eDL98z"

while some may be tempted to see #Assad’s fall as a precursor and catalyst for a new externally based push to dethrone the ayatollahs in Tehran, #Iran, unlike #Syria, has the capacity for greater popular representation. read Stimson Center stimson.org/2024/after-ass…

Assad’s exit opens a chance to rein in his backer Iran and reopen the nuclear file (without Russia and with Saudi). Europe must seize it...my latest The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

NEW SPECIAL ISSUE !! 🎉🚨 'Foreign aid of #Gulf states: continuity and change' Guest Editors: Mohammad Yaghi, @HanaaAlmoaibed and Silvia Colombo 📚 tandfonline.com/toc/ctwq20/45/… #foreignaid

The geopolitical influence of Gulf States aid and their role as humanitarian donors - thirdworldq delves into this topic in its Special Issue: Foreign Aid of Gulf States – Continuity and Change, edited by Mohammad Yaghi, Hanaa Almoaibed & Silvia Colombo buff.ly/4gmVkP1

Dormo di meno. Notizia irrilevante, in tempo di genocidio, il genocidio di Gaza. Notizia irrilevante, chiusa nella biografia di una singola persona, se non fosse che, a condividerla con le altre e gli altri, a non rimanere in silenzio, si scopre che non sei la sola. Che, da Roma

📣Call for Applications -NATO Defense College 2026 Fellowship Programme. 📆Deadline for applications: 17 May 2025 🔗ndc.nato.int/research/resea… #Research #NowHiring #Fellowships #Vacancies #Jobs

Opinion from the FT's Editorial Board: 'The US and European countries that tout Israel as an ally that shares their values have issued barely a word of condemnation. They should be ashamed of their silence, and stop enabling Netanyahu to act with impunity.'

#ultimogiornodigaza #gazalastday Refaat Alareer (1979 - 2023) era un poeta, scrittore e professore universitario di letteratura comparata presso la Islamic University di Gaza. È stato ucciso dall'esercito di Israele nella notte tra il 6 e il 7 dicembre 2023, 1/n