MDC Research and Analysis

In this latest issue of Tel Aviv Notes, Daniel Zisenwine examines the recent escalating tension between Algeria and France over past and present grievances.

Building on the historic insights of Ibn Khaldun, Einat Levi presents a new model of “City Diplomacy” as a potential key to future progress within the framework of regionalism. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.

Mujtaba Isani analyzes the Saudi response to the reemergence of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and its ramifications for the Saudi approach to cooperation with Israel. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.

Joshua Krasna examines the economic progression which, although showing significant bilateral progress, had thus far failed to rise to the challenge of “regionalism” and produce multi-state collaborations, despite those being planned. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.

Mohammed Al Sayed looks at both traditional media and social media in the Arabic language, examining how organizations, influencers, and other social media trends have shaped the discourse surrounding the war. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.

Najat AlSaid analyzes the region’s various textbooks and educational philosophies, examining how they contribute to the political agendas and visions of the states in question. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.

Eldad Pardo examines education and its role in shaping the new era of regionalism. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.

In our latest issue of Turkeyscope, Dr. Jonathan Ghariani highlights Turkey’s growing dominance in post-Asad Syria, backed by Qatar’s economic and diplomatic support. Ankara’s military interventions target Kurdish forces and capitalize on the diminished role of Iran. Increased Qatari and Turkish influence in Syria may heighten tensions with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel.

Dr. Nir Boms and Sarah Aweidah propose a new paradigm for discourse on a possible solution for the Israeli-Palestinian question. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.