Abstract This analysis paper examines how young people in Türkiye, who are digitally connected, understand Israel’s war on Gaza. It explores the relationship between their interpretations and their political beliefs, as well as their views on international politics and Türkiye’s foreign policy. This study analyzes nine focus groups (n=51) from various cohorts, including religious-conservative, secular,… Continue reading Türkiye’s Youth Perspectives on the War on Gaza

Introduction   Tarik M. Yousef and Wang Jian  China-MENA relations are evolving against the backdrop of major regional and global challenges. Great power dynamics are unfolding across the Middle East, shaping regional players’ alignments and strategic considerations. Escalating geopolitical risks and growing trade wars are also exacerbating the global economic outlook, posing challenges to the MENA’s… Continue reading The Future of China-MENA Cooperation: Navigating Uncertainty and Competition  

Dramatic shifts in the geopolitical landscape have placed Syria and Lebanon at a crossroads. As regional and international actors recalibrate their engagement in the Levant, the dynamics of peacebuilding and state recovery are shifting rapidly. Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and Qatar, are emerging as key players in war-torn Syria’s reconstruction, moving from proxy politics toward modes of influence driven by development.