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28 July 2026
Abstract This paper serves two purposes: First, it draws on Middle Eastern railway history to argue ...
17 July 2026
The United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference COP28, held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in N...
14 July 2026
Food security means having consistent, sufficient, safe and nutritious food supplies necessary to me...
11 July 2026
Executive Summary The conventional policy narrative on MENA's informal economy has often been built ...
7 July 2026
At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28), held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE...
2 July 2026
MENA2050 is proud to present its new white paper, Transforming Agrifood Systems in the MENA Region:...
1 July 2026
INTRODUCTION Artificial intelligence has emerged as the defining technological and geopolitical cont...
28 June 2026
In December 2025, Beijing halted phosphate exports until August 2026. This coincided with Washington...
8 June 2026
Policy Paper for Diplomats Attending a MENA2050 Briefing at the Swiss Ambassador’s Residence in Isra...
2 June 2026
Subtitles 1. Isaac: Symbolism and Strategic Alignment 2. The Strategic Rationale: A Region in Tra...
31 May 2026
Morocco stands out as a global strategic hub due to its fourfold Afro-Euro-Atlantic and Middle Easte...
27 May 2026
A growing pattern of regional convergence is reshaping cooperation in the Mediterranean, where India...
9 May 2026
Introduction This paper examines the transformation of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corrido...
27 April 2026
Outline 1. Introduction 2. IMEC as the New Language of Regional Order 3. IMEC as a Shared Horizo...
21 April 2026
Introduction The global energy transition is increasing demand for critical minerals. The MENA regi...
15 April 2026
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: an innovative pathway to greener and smart prosperit...
12 April 2026
Policy Paper Executive Summary The global hydrogen market has crossed a decisive threshold. What f...
The wind arrives from the Arabian Sea, carrying salt, dust, and heat across the port of Duqm. Cranes...
17 March 2026
Introduction: War, Uncertainty, and the Question of Regional Order The Middle East might be entering...
28 February 2026
On February 3 rd , 2026, President Donald Trump signed into law a bill establishing a permanent U.S....
4 February 2026
Executive Concept Brief The reconstruction of Gaza is a defining economic and security challenge wit...
How the Seven Pillars of the MENA2050 Vision Can Be Operationalized Through IMEC IMEC (India–Middle ...
From the vanished tracks of the Hejaz Railway, laid across desert sands with the audacity to imagine...
A strategic opportunity not to be missed The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a ...
IMEC at a Strategic Crossroads The India–Middle East–Europe Corridor was conceived as a transformati...
1 February 2026
How Rabat Has Mastered Multilateral Diplomacy in a Fractured World In February 1986, the BBC’s maste...
30 November 2025
Article originally published by Food Tank. Introduction In the parched plains of Morocco and the d...
11 November 2025
The Intersection of AI, Diplomacy, and Peace The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), diplo...
13 October 2025
This article was originally published by the Jewish News UK on October 9th, 2025. In May, at the h...
15 August 2025
We are pleased to share the report summary of the Ermenonville Collaborative Gathering held on Ma...
6 July 2025
Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction 1. Background on the Malacca Straits ...
31 May 2025
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region holds a rare and extraordinary position in the global...
13 April 2025
As the crises of failed states intensify and cross-border threats proliferate, the notion of interna...
11 April 2025
As global dynamics continue to evolve, the concept of “reglobalization” is reshaping conversations a...
10 April 2025
In the shifting landscape of global power, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to Washington ...
12 March 2025
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, has written an insightful and though...
5 January 2025
Disclaimer : The opinions expressed in this note are those of the authors and they do not necessaril...
8 November 2024
The MENA2050 Regional Vision Team Opinion Note November 2024 Authors : Omar Al-Ubaydli, Layal Alghoo...
6 June 2024
Designers: Karim Al-Nassar, Hayvi Bouzi. Images: All images are obtained from Wikipedia via the cr...
28 March 2024
Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction 1. A Primer on the Classical Liberal Theory of Inte...
Introduction In February 2024, MENA2050, a homegrown Middle Eastern civil society organization, laun...
21 March 2024
A couple of months ago, COP 28 convened in Dubai and, against all expectations, delivered an unprece...
26 January 2024
The future of the Middle East depends not only on the integrity of borders but also on our ability t...
2 January 2024
Reviewing COP28's Agrifood Systems commitments and Initiatives While Harnessing Opportunities for th...
16 December 2023
Through its Climate Action Committee (CAC), MENA2050 commends the work of the COP28 and salutes its ...
30 September 2023
The world is currently meeting in New York on the occasion of the 78th United Nations General Assemb...
27 September 2023
Dear Members and Supporters of the MENA2050 Climate Action Committee, I am delighted to announce tha...
12 September 2023
Connecting India to Europe through the Middle East. In his recent video, Eli Bar-On, the Executive D...
10 September 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with Morocco after the tragic earthquake. We stand firmly with the affe...
4 September 2023
Tackling food and water insecurity at the microcosm The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region f...
15 August 2023
When a communal conflict is both violent and intractable it is worth considering whether it may beco...
7 August 2023
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, rich in culture, history, and resources, is a region...
5 June 2023
Attendance at the Herzliya Conference, or "Herzlia" as some pronounce it, is seen as a new station i...
Israeli author Kobe Huberman wrote an article simultaneously published with my previous article unde...
4 June 2023
Between 2002 and 2022, the geostrategic picture of the Middle East region was relatively clear. Ther...