The Med-Or Foundation is organizing a seminar on maritime safety on the Abu Dhabi stop of the Nave Amerigo Vespucci World Tour.

The BRICS forum, convening in Kazan at the end of October, continues to expand its influence on the global stage. The role of China and India at the forum and competition with the West. A summary of the proceedings of the meeting.

The risk of conflict between China and Taiwan is growing, with Chinese military forces conducting intimidating exercises in the strait. Taiwanese President Lai has reiterated his commitment to defending democracy and resisting any annexation by China.

The power vacuum created by the end of Sheikh Hasina’s government concluded with the appointment of Muhammad Yunus, a renowned economist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 2006, as Prime Minister. However, the end of the Hasina era opens new prospects on both domestic and regional levels. Balance and equidistance seem to be the two guiding principles of the new Bangladeshi political course currently.

Thanks to its strengthened partnership with the United States and its multivectoral foreign policy, Doha’s role has become increasingly central in contemporary international relations. An analysis by Giorgio Cella

As the clashes continue in Sudan, it is increasingly necessary to find a solution for the sake of the People. An analysis by Akinyi Omondi

Following the result of Iran’s presidential election, Med-Or asked five experts in international politics and the Middle East some questions about the possible domestic and international consequences of the vote.

While clashes between SAF and RSF continue, internally displaced persons are on the rise, as well as international migrants and people in need of food, water and medicine. Other sources of concern are the role of Moscow and the ever-present threat of terrorism.

We are pleased to release the paper by Luigi Martino - researcher at the Center for Secure Cyber Physical Systems (C2PS) at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi - produced within the framework of the “Digital Geopolitics” project, promoted by Med-Or Foundation, in collaboration with the Center for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) of Luiss Guido Carli, thanks to the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

The Yearbook 2024 of Med-Or Foundation, published by LUISS University Press, is available in the main online stores and bookstores. A perspective on the Broader Mediterranean and its global connections.

We are pleased to present the paper by Luciano Pollichieni and Giovanni Caprara - geopolitical analysts at Med-Or - produced within the framework of the “Digital Geopolitics” project, promoted by Med-Or Foundation, in collaboration with the Center for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) of Luiss Guido Carli, thanks to the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

We are pleased to release the paper by Antonio Stango - analyst at Med-Or and an expert of international organizations - produced within the framework of the “Digital Geopolitics” project, promoted by Med-Or Foundation, in collaboration with the Center for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) of Luiss Guido Carli, thanks to the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.

Tensions and winds of crisis in the Balkans. The article by Antonio Stango, published on the 25^th of May 2024 in Il Giornale

From Iran’s assertiveness to tensions between actors in the Horn of Africa, via piracy and terrorism: the role of the strategic straits in the new instability of the Gulf-Red Sea quadrant.

From the protection of maritime trade to the stability of the Horn of Africa: the importance of Djibouti’s military facilities for Mediterranean and European security.

Floods and extreme weather events are occurrences related to climate change, which can have serious repercussions for international security and politics, as recently demonstrated by the floods that hit the Gulf countries.

Med-Or’s monthly reports are back: geopolitics, economy, security in the Broader Mediterranean countries

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The number of attacks carried out by IS in Syria has never been so high since the days of the Caliphate. This is why it must be monitored. An analysis by Emanuele Rossi.

NATO turns 75, but the new international context and the threats to the Euro-Atlantic security pose new challenges for the Alliance. The article by Enrico Casini, published by Il Giornale on Friday 19^th of April 2024.

The Mediterranean may appear to be a geographically remote area for China, yet it has been present in numerous countries for more than two decades. An analysis by Claudia De Martino.

The recent earthquake that hit Taiwan has confirmed how the fragility of the global supply chains could pose economical and security risks

What strategic foundations underpin the development of Saudi Arabia's new international projection? The point of view of Mohammed Alsulami, President of the International Institute for Iranian Studies (RASANAH) in Riyadh

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a strategic infrastructure for the future of Ethiopia, which however represents an element of tension between the countries located along the river Nile.

Afghanistan continues to host the headquarters of several terrorist organizations, with serious repercussions for the security of the surrounding area and for Pakistan in particular

Libya’s instability, its porous borders, and the country’s central position could grant Moscow a strategic asset for its penetration into the African continent and a new outpost on the Mediterranean.

Med-Or’s monthly reports are back: geopolitics, economy, security in the Broader Mediterranean countries.

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An analysis of the Shia political and military organisation. By Eleonora Ardemagni

The conflict in Gaza could lead to a redefinition of regional balances. Iran seems to benefit in the short term, but the Axis of Resistance emerges as the main loser. An analysis by Giorgia Perletta

The presence of heterogeneous organizations, with different agendas and interests to protect, could make Syria the riskiest escalation point. An analysis by Daniele Ruvinetti

Med-Or’s monthly reports are back: geopolitics, economy, security in the Broader Mediterranean countries