The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are among the regions most vulnerable to climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has long identified the region as a climate hotspot, pointing to severe water scarcity, rising temperatures, and the vulnerability of coastal areas and major river systems, including the Nile and Tigris-Euphrates. Yet… Continue reading Why Climate Finance Mechanisms Are Widening the MENA Region’s Vulnerability Gap

For over a decade, the U.S. Mideast policy has been trapped in a vicious cycle. Every administration that enters the White House declares, in one way or another, that the region is no longer a priority, and that the future lies in Asia and the Indo-Pacific—the arena of great-power competition with China, as well as… Continue reading America’s Dilemma in the Middle East

With indirect talks between Washington and Tehran stalling and tensions rising around the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf states face tough choices with far-reaching implications that go beyond threats to energy supplies or increased transport and insurance costs, extending to cities, critical infrastructure and national economies. As Qatar and Oman intensify their mediation efforts, the Gulf… Continue reading Mediation for Long-Term Stability: A Vision for Gulf Security