ORSAM-Center for Middle Eastern Studies

Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea Crisis
OPINION
The war in Gaza has produced several new security dynamics in the region; the involvement of the Ansar Allah movement (the Houthis) in the war on Gaza has made the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden another burning front in this war. All eyes...
The Emir of Kuwait Resets the Political Process in His Country: Reasons and Developments
POLICY BRIEF
Preface Political activity in Kuwait evolved after its independence in 1961, expanding vertically through the establishment of constitutional political formations that kept pace with political modernization in the region and the world. It also...
The Ankara Process: Türkiye’s Facilitative Role in Alleviating the Somalia-Ethiopia Tension
OPINION
Türkiye’s facilitative role in resolving the disputes between Somalia and Ethiopia has significantly contributed to easing tensions between the two countries through diplomatic means. Indeed, Türkiye has become a key actor in the...
Gulf countries and the repercussions of Haniya's assassination
OPINION
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of Hamas, in Tehran on July 31st, has elevated the ongoing conflict in the region due to the Israeli war on Gaza to new levels. It has cast deep gloom on the security and...
What does the DAESH attack in Oman tell us?
OPINION
Everyone was shocked by the terrorist attack on a Shia Mosque in the "Al-Wadi Al-Kabir" area of Muscat on July 16th, which was claimed by the terrorist organization DAESH. This is the first time that DAESH has carried out a terrorist act...
The Implications of the Aramco Share Sale on Saudi Political Economy
OPINION
Saudi Arabia has recently completed a major financial move by selling an additional share of its state oil company, Saudi Aramco, raising $12.35 billion. This influx of money is crucial for several reasons, not just for improving the country’s...
Civil War in the Shadows: Sudan
OPINION
Due to its location at the intersection of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, Sudan is a significant actor in regional geopolitics. Its proximity to critical sea routes and natural resources, such as oil and minerals, enhance Sudan's...
Will Iranian policy towards Iraq change after the passing of Raisi and Abdollahian?
POLICY BRIEF
Introduction Iran lost its President Ebrahim Raisi and its Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on May 20, 2024, due to the crash of the helicopter that was carrying them along with other officials. This was considered a significant loss for...
The New Face of Terrorism in the Turkmeneli Region
OPINION
The Türkiye-Iraq Security Summit was held in Baghdad on March 14, 2024. In the summit, important issues such as terrorism, economy, and energy were discussed. One of the most important issues that the final declaration of the summit highlighted...

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Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea Crisis

Watheq Al-Sadoon

The war in Gaza has produced several new security dynamics in the region; the involvement of the Ansar Allah movement (the Houthis) in the war on...

The Ankara Process: Türkiye’s Facilitative Role in Alleviating the Somalia-Ethiopia Tension

Kaan Devecioğlu

Türkiye’s facilitative role in resolving the disputes between Somalia and Ethiopia has significantly contributed to easing tensions...

Gulf countries and the repercussions of Haniya's assassination

Watheq Al-Sadoon

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of Hamas, in Tehran on July 31st, has elevated the ongoing conflict in the...

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The Emir of Kuwait Resets the Political Process in His Country: Reasons and Developments

Watheq Al-Sadoon

Preface Political activity in Kuwait evolved after its independence in 1961, expanding vertically through the establishment of constitutional...

Will Iranian policy towards Iraq change after the passing of Raisi and Abdollahian?

Watheq Al-Sadoon

Introduction Iran lost its President Ebrahim Raisi and its Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on May 20, 2024, due to the crash of the...

PKK threats to the security of Turkmen in Iraq

Selçuk Bacalan

After the terrorist attack of the PKK against Turkish soldiers in Northern Iraq in 2019 and then the dangerous terrorist attack that took place at...

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Qatar and the UAE joining the Development Road Project: Motivations and Benefits

Watheq Al-Sadoon

The highlight on the economic agenda of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Iraq on April 22, 2024, was the signing of a...

Türkiye and Somalia: A New Cooperation Approach from Regional Security to Economic Development

Kaan Devecioğlu

Türkiye's policy towards Somalia specifically, and Africa and the Red Sea region in general, historically has had strong ties with the...

The Current Trajectories of Turkish-Iraqi Relations: New Prospects in Confronting Old Obstacles

Watheq Al-Sadoon

The relations between Türkiye and Iraq have always been of imperative importance to both countries, neither of which can afford to neglect or...