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Tunisia’s Saïed Cannot Avoid the Economy in His Second Term

As Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed embarks on his second term, he is facing an increasingly hostile public that is growing more impatient with his inability to address the country’s myriad economic challenges.

· October 4, 2024
Italian Institute for Interntational Political Studies
Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita (R) shares a laugh with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during the 6th session of the Arab-Russian cooperation Forum on December 20,2023 in Marrakesh.
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A Mixed Balance Sheet: Russia’s Uneven Influence in the Maghreb

Russia’s outreach to the region has successfully exploited regimes’ frustrations with the West. Yet it has encountered difficulties in navigating the complex interrelations and rivalries.

· October 3, 2024
In The Media
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Tunisia Is Holding an Election—But Will Voters Show Up?

In the longer term, officials can take various steps to help restore Tunisia’s economic growth, stability, and security.

· September 27, 2024
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (L) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hold a press conference following their talks in Moscow, on September 16, 2024.
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Soviet and Russian Policies Toward Egypt: Two Snapshots

By aligning with Russia occasionally, Egypt not only mitigates the impact of fluctuating U.S. support but also extracts concessions and benefits from both the United States and Russia.

· September 26, 2024
Black woman with auburn braids takes a picture of young Black child smiling standing next to a robot serving lunch at a blue and white restaurant where they are eating
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How Californian and African City Connections Can Build Up Smart City Diplomacy

As the testing ground for subnational diplomacy, Los Angeles and African cities can partner to leverage innovation to meet global challenges like climate change and emerging technology governance.

· September 19, 2024
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Displacement-based Discrimination Impeding Access to Personal Documents

Ten years after the launch of Operation Dignity, the Eastern Province in Libya continues to host a significant number of internally displaced persons (IDP) communities.

  • Abdulrahman Zayed
· September 16, 2024