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Conducting future studies and research papers on issues and developments in the “political, security, and economic” fields,
This is in addition to presenting visions and situational assessments.

Does the Russian-Chinese alliance signal a new Cold War ?

By: Laila Ahmed Research Assistant at the International Affairs Unit Introduction: Given their increasing economic and geopolitical isolation, how long will the Russian-Chinese alliance last, and can Russia continue to rely more on China? How will the future of international diplomacy be shaped by a Sino-Russian union that creates a new “Iron Curtain” if their […]

Posted in: International Affairs Unit, Reports,
From Climate Change to Violent Extremism (Pathways of Interaction in the Sahel and Sahara)

By: Aya Ashraf Assistant Researcher, Terrorism and Extremism Program The Sahel and Sahara region is considered the epicenter of the most violent tensions and disturbances on the African continent. It is a convergence point for many intertwined security challenges, starting with ethnic and racial differences, porous borders, organized crime, smuggling, human trafficking, drug and arms […]

Posted in: Reports, Security and Terrorism Studies,
The imminent return of Trump could change the calculations of the regional scene… What does Trump’s victory mean for Iran and Israel?

 By: Shaimaa Abdul El Hameed Researcher in Middle Eastern affairs Unit Translated by : Layla Ahmed Researcher assistant in International affairs Unit Introduction: After months of intense speculation to know the next President of the United States, the identity of the new president has been determined, and it is the Republican Donald Trump, following his […]

Posted in: Middle East Unit, Reports,
On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks… What has changed in the ideology of terrorist groups?

 By: Elham El Naggar Research Assistant in the Terrorism and Extremism Program Aya Ashraf Research Assistant in the Terrorism and Extremism Program Introduction: The events of September 11, 2001, represent a significant turning point in history, as these attacks altered the global landscape politically and security-wise, being the largest act of terrorism on American soil, […]

Posted in: Reports, Security and Terrorism Studies,

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We, the “Shaf Center for Future Studies and Analysis of crisis and Conflicts” in the Middle East and Africa, are an independent, non-partisan institution, established in September 2021, and operating away from any political or ideological considerations.

In light of the crisis and conflicts faced by both Arab and African countries, the Center seeks, through its diverse academic and applied activities, to contribute by providing objective and analytical material to decision makers and makers, to help them come up with effective action proposals towards various crisis  and issues.