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Democracy and society

No Jerusalem, no elections

After losing their first chance to vote since 2006, Palestinians are deeply disappointed. The US, Israel, and the PA all bear responsibility

By Hannes Alpen

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Democracy and society

Israel elections: Netanyahu again short of a majority

After inconclusive results, Netanyahu could try form an unlikely alliance with Jewish ultra-Orthodox, ultra-nationalist factions and an Islamist party

By Paul Pasch

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Democracy and society

The failed revolution

Ten years after the Arab Spring, the Middle East and North Africa are the largest conflict zone in the world. What happened?

By Franz Maget

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Economy and ecology

An EU-MENA deal for green hydrogen could be a serious win-win

The EU's failed solar strategy saw China capture the market. It needs to not repeat the same mistake with green hydrogen

By Jonathan Walters

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Middle East

The MENA region's ‘green hydrogen rush’

Germany and the EU launched ambitious ‘green’ hydrogen plans. To satisfy demand, all eyes are now on the MENA region

By Franziska Wehinger, Saad Raad

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Middle East

Germany needs to speak up against annexation

Israel’s annexation of Palestinian territories would be a gross violation of international law. Germany needs to take a stand

By Hannes Alpen, Paul Pasch

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Middle East

Jordan’s catch-22

Israel’s latest annexation plans present an impossible choice for Jordan, the Middle East’s anchor of stability

By Tim Petschulat

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Middle East

The EU needs a new Syria strategy

There is no sign of a political opening or a negotiated conflict settlement in Syria. It's time for Europe to change its strategy

By Muriel Asseburg

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Middle East

The corona crisis could trigger a change in Iran’s foreign policy

The pandemic appears to have revealed the limits of Iran's 'Look to the East' strategy for preserving its national interests

By Hamidreza Azizi

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Middle East

The revolution will not be cancelled

For the time being, corona has snuffed out mass demonstrations in North Africa and the Middle East. Yet, it might stoke the region’s revolutionary flames soon again

By Jannis Grimm, Teresa Fehrenbach