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Israel-Hamas War Exposes Divisions in France

01 December 2023
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In a polarized France, President Emmanuel Macron must navigate the conflict in a way that doesn’t further inflame the public or advantage his political rivals.

Lebanon: Out With The Old, In With The What?

18 November 2020
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Dorothée Schmid, head of the Middle East program participated in a webinar organized by Italian think tank ISPI and the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center to talk about the current Lebanese government, French and American foreign policy in the country.

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WPC 2018 - Statement by Thierry de Montbrial

30 October 2018
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Thierry de Montbrial makes a statement on the 11th edition of the World Policy Conference (WPC) held from October, 26-28, 2018, in Rabat, Morocco.

An interview led by John Andrews, contributing editor, The Economist.

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Russia–Saudi Arabia. King Salman's Visit to Moscow: New Axis or Window Dressing?

11 October 2017
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King Salman received at the Kremlin with his 1,000-strong delegation, including 100 businessmen. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's official visit to Moscow is the first visit to Russia for a Saudi head of state. Can this visit be seen as the signal of a shift in the region or is it just window dressing?

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Sudan in Turkey’s African Geopolitics: A Sotto Voce Experience in a Coveted Region

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15 November 2023
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Since the launch of the Opening Plan to Africa in 2003, Turkey's African policy has spread to the whole of the African continent, where its involvement is distinguished by its scope and diversity.

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Thirty Years on from the Oslo Accords: An Israeli Perspective

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11 October 2023
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The Oslo agreements signed in 1993 raised high hopes for peace in the Middle East. But appraising the state of affairs, thirty years on, the picture is bleak. 

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A Palestinian Perspective on the Oslo Accords

Date de publication
11 October 2023
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The Oslo Agreement of 1993 was a declaration of principles that later needed to be clarified through further negotiations. 

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What Strategic Posture Should France Adopt in the Middle East?

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17 November 2022
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France has a historical presence in the Middle East, where it has many interests to defend: the fight against terrorism, the promotion of the arms industry, the dissemination of humanitarian values, etc. To this end, it has a number of resources at its disposal, notably military: French forces are deployed in Iraq, Syria and Jordan as part of Operation Chammal, in Lebanon for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), and in the United Arab Emirates.

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RAMSES 2023. Europe at War

Date de publication
07 September 2022
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For its 41st edition, RAMSES 2023. Europe at War, written by Ifri's research team and external experts, offers an in-depth and up-to-date analysis of geopolitics in today’s world.

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Lebanese Banking Crisis: The Systemic Workings of a Wreck

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11 May 2022
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Two and a half years after the outbreak of an unprecedented banking, monetary and debt crisis qualified by the World Bank as one of the worst financial meltdowns since 1850, fears of intermittent or cascading bank failures are high in Lebanon, as the fate of billions of dollars in deposits remains uncertain.
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Thirty Years on from the Oslo Accords: An Israeli Perspective

Date de publication
11 October 2023
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The Oslo agreements signed in 1993 raised high hopes for peace in the Middle East. But appraising the state of affairs, thirty years on, the picture is bleak. 

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A Palestinian Perspective on the Oslo Accords

Date de publication
11 October 2023
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The Oslo Agreement of 1993 was a declaration of principles that later needed to be clarified through further negotiations. 

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What Strategic Posture Should France Adopt in the Middle East?

Date de publication
17 November 2022
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France has a historical presence in the Middle East, where it has many interests to defend: the fight against terrorism, the promotion of the arms industry, the dissemination of humanitarian values, etc. To this end, it has a number of resources at its disposal, notably military: French forces are deployed in Iraq, Syria and Jordan as part of Operation Chammal, in Lebanon for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), and in the United Arab Emirates.

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Lebanese Banking Crisis: The Systemic Workings of a Wreck

Date de publication
11 May 2022
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Two and a half years after the outbreak of an unprecedented banking, monetary and debt crisis qualified by the World Bank as one of the worst financial meltdowns since 1850, fears of intermittent or cascading bank failures are high in Lebanon, as the fate of billions of dollars in deposits remains uncertain.
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The United Arab Emirates in Africa: The Partly Thwarted Ambitions of a New Regional Player

Date de publication
13 September 2021
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long-standing ties with African countries, but the implementation of a genuine Africa policy dates back only about 15 years. 

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RAMSES 2021. At the Edge?

Date de publication
02 September 2020
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RAMSES 2021. At the Edge?, written by Ifri's research team and external experts, offers an in-depth and up-to-date analysis of geopolitics in today’s world.

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L’Iran et ses “proxys” au Moyen-Orient. Les défis de la guerre par procuration

Date de publication
30 March 2020
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If Iran is a key player in the Middle East, it is in no small part because of its extensive network of armed militia, which it uses as proxies.

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Quel avenir pour le djihadisme ? Al-Qaïda et Daech après le califat

Date de publication
15 January 2019
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Despite a relative weakening since 2017, the international jihadist movement should continue to pose a genuine threat over the next decade.

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The US Oil Embargo on Iran: A New Oil Shock?

Date de publication
17 October 2018
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The 14 July 2015 Vienna agreement on Iran’s nuclear activities (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action – JCPoA) was a game changer on the geopolitics in the Middle East and for the oil market. The oil sanctions were lifted and Iran increased significantly its production and exports. On 8 May 2018, President Trump announced that the United Stated (US) would withdraw from the agreement. Financial sanctions were reintroduced. From 5 November 2018 onwards, further sanctions will be re-imposed more specifically on petroleum related transactions, including the purchase of petroleum, petroleum products and petrochemical products. What could be the impact of this new embargo? Is there a risk of a new oil supply and price shock?

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Understanding the Resilience of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Date de publication
10 September 2018
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The leaders of Iran nurture regional ambitions, and are conscious of the limits of their country’s power.

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Israel-Hamas War Exposes Divisions in France

01 December 2023
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In a polarized France, President Emmanuel Macron must navigate the conflict in a way that doesn’t further inflame the public or advantage his political rivals.

Lebanon: Out With The Old, In With The What?

18 November 2020
Accroche

Dorothée Schmid, head of the Middle East program participated in a webinar organized by Italian think tank ISPI and the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center to talk about the current Lebanese government, French and American foreign policy in the country.

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