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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

Suleyman Ozeren

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

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Nov 21 , 2024

Policy Brief

AI Policy Under Trump 2.0: Continuities and Curveballs from Trump to Biden and Back Again

Vincent Carchidi

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an object of serious policy interest. Unlike other policy challenges on Americans’ plates, however, AI is lucky to have thus far avoided significant politicization. The dispassion is to its benefit. Indeed, a degradation of general political discourse hides a surprising fact: the first Trump and

Democracy & Human Rights

Nov 20 , 2024

Webinar

The Arab Spring Uprisings: Where Are We Now?

Orion Policy Institute

Orion Policy Institute will host a live webinar on Thursday, December 12 between 10 AM – 11:30 AM (EST) titled, “The Arab Spring Uprisings: Where Are We Now?” RSVP here. The panelists will be: 1. Dr. Sahar Khamis, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland.

Africa

Nov 13 , 2024

Op-Ed

Will Turkish Contractors in West Africa Face the Same Fate as Russia’s Africa Corps?

Jacob Zenn

In recent years, Russian mercenaries in West Africa have gained considerable notoriety for, on the one hand, propping up post-coup military juntas and, on the other hand, suffering setbacks when supporting those juntas’ counter-insurgency efforts. For example, 87 Russian fighters who were part of Africa Corps (formerly known as Wagner

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Oct 24 , 2024

Op-Ed

Navigating the Convergence of Generative AI and AI Agents in Business

Suleyman Demirci

In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, we find ourselves at the top of another paradigm shift. Generative AI, with its remarkable ability to create novel content, has emerged as a transformative tool. It is integrating itself into our daily lives and business operations, becoming indispensable across various sectors. However,

Defense & Security

Oct 18 , 2024

Podcast

Kawa Hassan: The Israel-Lebanon War and Its Implications

Kawa Hassan

In this episode of Orion Talks, host Marta Furlan is joined by Kawa Hassan to discuss the Israel-Lebanon war and its implications for the region. The conversation starts with a reflection on the implications of the death of Hassan Nasrallah and other top Hezbollah leaders may have on Hezbollah as

Latest Research

Democracy & Human Rights

Sep 25 , 2023

Research Report

Transnational Repression: Trends, Tactics, and Policy Recommendations

Orion Policy Institute

Today, at least 38 countries employ tactics of transnational repression in as many as 91 host states. In what can be called the "toolkit" of authoritarian control, the hydra-heads of transnational repression encompass tactics ranging from surveillance to harassment and intimidation, use of state media, assassinations, spyware, physical violence, abduction,

Terrorism & Extremism

Sep 19 , 2023

Policy Brief

From the Horn of Africa to Southern Arabia: A Perilous Journey through War-Torn Yemen

Marta Furlan

Throughout history, the Horn of Africa has occupied a prominent position in international migratory flows. As early as the twelfth century, modern-day Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti were connected to the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia by trade networks. Those trade routes soon became migratory routes as well,

Middle East

Aug 11 , 2023

Policy Brief

The Evolution of the Iran-Houthis Partnership and Its Implications for Yemen and Regional Dynamics

Marta Furlan

For eight years, beginning in early 2015, Saudi Arabia and Iran supported opposing parties in the Yemeni conflict – the internationally recognized government and the Houthi armed group respectively. While the Saudi investment failed to pay off due to the government’s limited credibility, scarce legitimacy, and deep internal divisions, the

Africa

Jun 26 , 2023

Policy Brief

The War in Sudan: As Ceasefires Collapse, the Risks of a Prolonged and Multi-Layered Conflict Rise

Marta Furlan

On May 21, Sudan’s warring parties – the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) – reached a week-long ceasefire. The agreement was mediated by Saudi Arabia, a country that has a strong interest

Terrorism & Extremism

Jun 5 , 2023

Policy Brief

What Does ISIS’ Survival Tell Us About Countermeasures?

Suleyman Ozeren

ISIS: The Resilient Insurgency Despite ISIS’ loss of territorial control over its so-called Islamic Caliphate and the international community’s concerted effort to eradicate it, the group has proven resilient to total defeat. It has shown a remarkable ability to adapt. This resilience can be attributed to several factors, including the

Middle East

May 23 , 2023

Policy Brief

Return to the Arab League: How Syria’s Readmission Affects Regional Stability

Kristian Alexander, Gina Bou Serhal

The Arab League’s decision to reinstate Syria after a nearly 12½-year suspension signals regional willingness to facilitate a collective Arab-led resolve to reconcile their differences and promote regional stability and cooperation. Engagement with Al-Assad can be viewed as a pragmatic decision to help bring an end to a crisis with

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

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AI Policy Under Trump 2.0: Continuities and Curveballs from Trump to Biden and Back Again

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The Arab Spring Uprisings: Where Are We Now?

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Will Turkish Contractors in West Africa Face the Same Fate as Russia’s Africa Corps?

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Navigating the Convergence of Generative AI and AI Agents in Business

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Kawa Hassan: The Israel-Lebanon War and Its Implications

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Transnational Repression: Trends, Tactics, and Policy Recommendations

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From the Horn of Africa to Southern Arabia: A Perilous Journey through War-Torn Yemen

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The Evolution of the Iran-Houthis Partnership and Its Implications for Yemen and Regional Dynamics

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The War in Sudan: As Ceasefires Collapse, the Risks of a Prolonged and Multi-Layered Conflict Rise

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What Does ISIS’ Survival Tell Us About Countermeasures?

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Return to the Arab League: How Syria’s Readmission Affects Regional Stability

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