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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.

Is the EU heading into another historical enlargement 20 years later ?

 By: Laila Ahmed INTRODUCTION: The Russian-Ukrainian conflict restored the need for EU expansion. “Enlargement” has long been seen as a low priority; Croatia was the last nation to join the league in 2013, a decade after it first submitted its application. However, circumstances evolved in the meantime. The “enlargement is back on track thanks to […]

Posted in: International Affairs Unit, Reports,
Netanyahu’s Vision for the New Middle East: A Strategic Analysis in the Aftermath of October 7th

By: Dina Ehab Mahmoud Research Assistant in Middle East Affairs Unit Introduction In the aftermath of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination, Israeli Prime Minister “Benjamin Netanyahu” declared on September 29th that this operation is part of a systematic Israeli plan aimed at altering the strategic reality in the Middle East.[1] This announcement was made amid […]

Posted in: Middle East Unit, Reports,
A Potential U-Turn in the European-Russian relations

By: Laila Ahmed Introduction: The full-scale Russian attack on Ukraine has disrupted the geopolitics of Europe. Changes in security dynamics, regional balances, and national foreign policy stances have resulted throughout the continent. In this environment, France’s policy towards Russia and Ukraine have undergone a significant shift. At the same time, French politics looked like they […]

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A surprising performance from Kamala Harris in her first presidential debate

By: Laila Ahmed Introduction: The United States will choose its next president on November 5. It is obvious that the elections will include two contenders who has nothing in common. Notably, the two contenders for US president are the most dissimilar duo in history. One who is a privileged son competing against a middle- class […]

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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.