Global Affairs
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Will China’s latest AI capabilities jeopardize Gulf-based investments in American AI companies?
Seeking to diversify their economies from oil revenue, countries across the Gulf Region have set out for new ventures on the horizon,…

The dark aspects of the deal and the wider situation in the Middle East
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has sparked a variety of reactions, frustrations, hopes, and emotions. Depending on the position in the…

CIRIS Signs the DORA Declaration
Our Commitment to Responsible Research Assessment At CIRIS, we are proud to announce that we have officially signed the San Francisco Declaration…

Israel v Hezbollah: the failure of UNSCR 1701
The recent development of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah represents a step-up of a situation that has been through a slippery…

G7 notified of possible attack on Israel by Iran
Iran could launch an attack on Israel as soon as Monday. This was stated by different American and Israeli officials who were…

The Turkish Syrian Dilemma
One of the most contentious issues in Turkey revolves around the uncontrolled influx of asylum seekers, particularly Syrians and Afghans, into major…