top of page
MENA2050 Logo

Publications

The latest updates, insights, and stories from the MENA2050 community.

28 July 2026

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor:
Mapping the Future on a Historical Legacy

Abstract This paper serves two purposes: First, it draws on Middle Eastern railway history to argue ...

17 July 2026

GCC Renewable Energy Goals and Policies

The United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference COP28, held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in N...

14 July 2026

GCC Food Security Initiatives
from COP28 to COP30

Food security means having consistent, sufficient, safe and nutritious food supplies necessary to me...

11 July 2026

Policy Brief
MENA's Informal Economy: From Policy Challenge to Untapped Economic Asset

Executive Summary The conventional policy narrative on MENA's informal economy has often been built ...

7 July 2026

GCC Climate Adaptation Goals and Policies

At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28), held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE...

2 July 2026

Transforming Agrifood Systems in the MENA Region: Challenges, Strategies and Pathways to Sustainability

MENA2050 is proud to present its new white paper, Transforming Agrifood Systems in the MENA Region:...

1 July 2026

Policy Brief
The MENA AI Divide: Aligning Gulf Ambition with North African Potential

INTRODUCTION Artificial intelligence has emerged as the defining technological and geopolitical cont...

28 June 2026

The Phosphate Pivot: Why Morocco and Tunisia Matter to U.S. Food Security

In December 2025, Beijing halted phosphate exports until August 2026. This coincided with Washington...

8 June 2026

IMEC and the Future of Regional Integration
A Policy Note on Connectivity, Resilience, and Regional Integration

Policy Paper for Diplomats Attending a MENA2050 Briefing at the Swiss Ambassador’s Residence in Isra...

2 June 2026

The Isaac Accords: A New Architecture for Regional Cooperation Following the Abraham Accords

 

Subtitles   1. Isaac: Symbolism and Strategic Alignment  2. The Strategic Rationale: A Region in Tra...

31 May 2026

The Afro-Atlantic Connectivity Backbone and the Royal Initiative for the Opening-Up of the Sahel

Morocco stands out as a global strategic hub due to its fourfold Afro-Euro-Atlantic and Middle Easte...

27 May 2026

Anchoring Stability - India & Israel Cooperation in the Mediterranean region

A growing pattern of regional convergence is reshaping cooperation in the Mediterranean, where India...

9 May 2026

IMEC and the New Geoeconomic Order

Introduction This paper examines the transformation of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corrido...

27 April 2026

The Middle East and IMEC: Intersubjectivity and the Lexicon of Regional Order

Outline  1.  Introduction  2. IMEC as the New Language of Regional Order  3. IMEC as a Shared Horizo...

21 April 2026

The Development of Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition in IMEC: Sustainability and Opportunities

Introduction  The global energy transition is increasing demand for critical minerals. The MENA regi...

15 April 2026

The New "Golden Road": Implementing the IMEC Amidst Geopolitical Upheavals

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: an innovative pathway to greener and smart prosperit...

12 April 2026

Hydrogen Without Illusions: MENA, China, and the New Geopolitics of Energy Corridors

Policy Paper   Executive Summary The global hydrogen market has crossed a decisive threshold. What f...

12 April 2026

Where the Future Smells of Salt, Steel and Risk

The wind arrives from the Arabian Sea, carrying salt, dust, and heat across the port of Duqm. Cranes...

17 March 2026

From War Management to Strategic Integration?
The IMEC Moment

Introduction: War, Uncertainty, and the Question of Regional Order The Middle East might be entering...

28 February 2026

How the Abraham Accords Will Secure America's National Security and Enhance Its Medical Manufacturing

On February 3 rd , 2026, President Donald Trump signed into law a bill establishing a permanent U.S....

4 February 2026

The Al-Arish–Gaza–Sderot Economic Corridor
A Strategic Framework for Regional Stabilization and Growth

Executive Concept Brief The reconstruction of Gaza is a defining economic and security challenge wit...

4 February 2026

MENA2050 & IMEC: A Civil Society Program for Regional Transformation

How the Seven Pillars of the MENA2050 Vision Can Be Operationalized Through IMEC IMEC (India–Middle ...

4 February 2026

The IMEC Vision

From the vanished tracks of the Hejaz Railway, laid across desert sands with the audacity to imagine...

4 February 2026

The MENA2050 IMEC Declaration

A strategic opportunity not to be missed The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a ...

4 February 2026

Blueprint for the IMEC Digital Backbone

IMEC at a Strategic Crossroads The India–Middle East–Europe Corridor was conceived as a transformati...

1 February 2026

The Moroccan Model

How Rabat Has Mastered Multilateral Diplomacy in a Fractured World In February 1986, the BBC’s maste...

30 November 2025

Op-Ed | The Path to Stability and Shared Prosperity: How Food and Water Security Can Transform Regional Cooperation in Middle East and North Africa

Article originally published by Food Tank. Introduction In the parched plains of Morocco and the d...

11 November 2025

AI-PAX: Augmented Diplomacy for a New Dawn of Peace

The Intersection of AI, Diplomacy, and Peace The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), diplo...

13 October 2025

OPINION: Sowing regional seeds of hope

This article was originally published by the Jewish News UK  on October 9th, 2025. In May, at the h...

15 August 2025

Executive report: Water, Food Security and Regional Cooperation A MENA2050 Collaborative Roundtable Conference

We are pleased to share the report summary of the Ermenonville Collaborative Gathering held on Ma...

6 July 2025

Maritime Security in the MENA Region: Lessons from the Malacca Straits Patrol

Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction 1.           Background on the Malacca Straits ...

31 May 2025

Unlocking the Untapped Power of Heritage Tourism in the MENA Region

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region holds a rare and extraordinary position in the global...

13 April 2025

Sovereignty Vacuums and the Revival of International Trusteeship: Toward a GlobalMechanism for Managing Chronic State Failure

As the crises of failed states intensify and cross-border threats proliferate, the notion of interna...

11 April 2025

New Paper on the Future of The India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

As global dynamics continue to evolve, the concept of “reglobalization” is reshaping conversations a...

10 April 2025

Strategic AI Diplomacy: How Sheikh Tahnoon’s Washington Visit Signals a UAE-US Tech Alliance and Eases Tariff Pressures

In the shifting landscape of global power, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Washington ...

12 March 2025

Gaming: A Catalyst for Transformation in the MENA Region

The MENA region is rapidly emerging as a global gaming powerhouse, with the industry poised to revol...

24 January 2025

Ariel Ezrahi, Head of the MENA2050 Energy Transition Committee, Publishes an Article on Energy and Sustainability in the MENA Region

Ariel Ezrahi, Head of the MENA2050 Energy Transition Committee, has written an insightful and though...

5 January 2025

Integrating the EU and MENA Power Systems

Disclaimer : The opinions expressed in this note are those of the authors and they do not necessaril...

8 November 2024

Leveraging OPEC to Enhance MENA Cooperation

The MENA2050 Regional Vision Team Opinion Note November 2024 Authors : Omar Al-Ubaydli, Layal Alghoo...

6 June 2024

Encouraging MENA Think Tanks to be More Proactive Contributors to the Public Discourse on a Postwar Regional Vision

Designers:   Karim Al-Nassar, Hayvi Bouzi. Images: All images are obtained from Wikipedia via the cr...

28 March 2024

Can the Middle East Emulate Europe’s Success in Using Economic Integration as a Vehicle for Peace?

Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction 1. A Primer on the Classical Liberal Theory of Inte...

28 March 2024

The MENA2050 Regional Vision Team - An Introductory Note

Introduction In February 2024, MENA2050, a homegrown Middle Eastern civil society organization, laun...

21 March 2024

Climate and Transitions Climate Diplomacy Behind Closed Doors*

A couple of months ago, COP 28 convened in Dubai and, against all expectations, delivered an unprece...

26 January 2024

Only Regional Cooperation Can Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The future of the Middle East depends not only on the integrity of borders but also on our ability t...

2 January 2024

MENA2050's Vision for Agrifood Systems Transformation in the Wake of COP28 Dubai: Navigating Food Security Challenges in the MENA Region

Reviewing COP28's Agrifood Systems commitments and Initiatives While Harnessing Opportunities for th...

16 December 2023

Climate Action Committee Statement on COP28 Achievements

Through its Climate Action Committee (CAC), MENA2050 commends the work of the COP28 and salutes its ...

30 September 2023

Expecting a responsible and sustainable COP 28

The world is currently meeting in New York on the occasion of the 78th United Nations General Assemb...

27 September 2023

Unveiling the Future: MENA2050 Climate Action Committee's Inaugural Newsletter

Dear Members and Supporters of the MENA2050 Climate Action Committee, I am delighted to announce tha...

12 September 2023

The Ambitious Vision of a Transcontinental Corridor

Connecting India to Europe through the Middle East. In his recent video, Eli Bar-On, the Executive D...

10 September 2023

Standing in Solidarity: Supporting Morocco in the Aftermath of the Earthquake

Our thoughts and prayers are with Morocco after the tragic earthquake. We stand firmly with the affe...

4 September 2023

The Lynchpin of a Sustainable MENA Geopolitical Structure

Tackling food and water insecurity at the microcosm The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region f...

15 August 2023

Why did I join MENA2050?

When a communal conflict is both violent and intractable it is worth considering whether it may beco...

7 August 2023

Navigating Rough Seas: MENA Charting a Course towards Collaboration

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, rich in culture, history, and resources, is a region...

5 June 2023

Middle Eastern Perspectives

Attendance at the Herzliya Conference, or "Herzlia" as some pronounce it, is seen as a new station i...

5 June 2023

Middle Eastern Perspectives 2: Regional Cooperation and Development

Israeli author Kobe Huberman wrote an article simultaneously published with my previous article unde...

4 June 2023

The Simple Regional Picture moved to a Complex Regional Sculpture

Between 2002 and 2022, the geostrategic picture of the Middle East region was relatively clear. Ther...

bottom of page