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Giorgio Cafiero: The Gulf States’ Approach to (and Influence on) the new Syrian Government
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Middle East

Jan 29 , 2025

Podcast

Giorgio Cafiero: The Gulf States’ Approach to (and Influence on) the new Syrian Government

In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan talks with Mr. Giorgio Cafiero on the approach of the Gulf monarchies towards the new government in Syria led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and we will discuss how Gulf countries may end up shaping future events in Syria. After reviewing the

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Democracy & Human Rights

Jan 28 , 2025

Webinar

Climate Change and Human Trafficking: Exploring the Intersection and Solutions

Orion Policy Institute hosted a live webinar on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, between 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST, titled “Climate Change and Human Trafficking: Exploring the Intersection and Solutions.” The panelists were: 1- Angela Robinson, University of California Irvine 2- Daniel Ogunniyi, University of Hull 3- Bethany Jackson, University of

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Middle East

Jan 22 , 2025

Podcast

Marcos Sebares Jimenez-Blanco: Reshaping the Narrative of Events in Syria

In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan talks with Mr. Marcos Sebares Jimenez-Blanco on the battle of narratives around Syria. With the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Russia and Iran have lost an important ally in the Middle East that was key to their capacity to

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Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Jan 13 , 2025

Policy Brief

The USSC Channels the Strategic Computing Program

Mark Twain is often quoted saying (perhaps apocryphally) that “history does not repeat itself, but it rhymes.” Whoever spoke these words first, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USSC) is determined to prove them right. The USSC released its 2024 annual report in November with 32 recommendations, 10 of

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Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Jan 7 , 2025

Op-Ed

2024 Cybersecurity Year in Review: Notable Facts and Policies

The past year stands out as one in which cyber adversaries have notably increased their operational capabilities. Cybersecurity in 2024 has been marked by the impact of AI, political and military conflicts in cyberspace, and compromised supply chains. Furthermore, nation-state actors have become more aggressive in cyberespionage campaigns, and Advanced

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Middle East

Jan 1 , 2025

Research

Women and War in Yemen: Gendering of the Yemeni Civil War

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The Yemeni civil war began in 2014 when Houthi rebel forces took control of the capital Sanaa. Already destabilized by the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings, the country is now home to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. With almost 75% of its population in urgent need of humanitarian assistance,

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Middle East

Dec 22 , 2024

Policy Brief

The Impact of Israeli-Iranian Tensions on Iraqi Policy

On April 13 and October 1, 2024, the hostility between Iran and Israel turned into open confrontation after several decades of shadow war, marked by bombings, assassinations, and sabotage. On these dates, Iran launched hundreds of drones and ballistic and cruise missiles at Israel in retaliation for the April attack

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Africa

Dec 12 , 2024

Policy Brief

Trump 2.0 Africa

Donald Trump’s victory has inevitably prompted a general reflection on how his administration will affect American foreign policy and global dynamics. Most of the discussion are focusing on the possible scenarios in the two active conflicts, Ukraine and the Middle East. However, there is no lack of thoughts on other

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Latest Research

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Jan 13 , 2025

Policy Brief

The USSC Channels the Strategic Computing Program

Mark Twain is often quoted saying (perhaps apocryphally) that “history does not repeat itself, but it rhymes.” Whoever spoke these words first, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USSC) is determined to prove them right. The USSC released its 2024 annual report in November with 32 recommendations, 10 of

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Middle East

Jan 1 , 2025

Research

Women and War in Yemen: Gendering of the Yemeni Civil War

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The Yemeni civil war began in 2014 when Houthi rebel forces took control of the capital Sanaa. Already destabilized by the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings, the country is now home to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. With almost 75% of its population in urgent need of humanitarian assistance,

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Middle East

Dec 22 , 2024

Policy Brief

The Impact of Israeli-Iranian Tensions on Iraqi Policy

On April 13 and October 1, 2024, the hostility between Iran and Israel turned into open confrontation after several decades of shadow war, marked by bombings, assassinations, and sabotage. On these dates, Iran launched hundreds of drones and ballistic and cruise missiles at Israel in retaliation for the April attack

READ MORE

Africa

Dec 12 , 2024

Policy Brief

Trump 2.0 Africa

Donald Trump’s victory has inevitably prompted a general reflection on how his administration will affect American foreign policy and global dynamics. Most of the discussion are focusing on the possible scenarios in the two active conflicts, Ukraine and the Middle East. However, there is no lack of thoughts on other

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Terrorism & Extremism

Dec 4 , 2024

Research

Terrorist Use of Drones

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, commonly known as drones) have proved to be game changers in modern warfare and violent conflicts. Their deployment in the war between Ukraine and Russia, the Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the Libyan Civil War has demonstrated their effectiveness in high-definition surveillance, precision strikes,

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Democracy & Human Rights, Middle East

Dec 3 , 2024

Policy Brief

Domestic and Regional Politics in Turkey’s Proposed Kurdish Peace Process

A supposed Kurdish peace initiative that was floated in Turkey presents an intricate strategic landscape, promising to shape regional and domestic political dynamics. While Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan consolidates power domestically across the judiciary, media, and government institutions, often at the expense of democratic freedoms, former U.S. President Donald

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