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Development and Trade, Emerging Technology and Innovation, Research

IMEC must be more than a trade route. Digital integration should be a priority.

The IMEC should prioritize digital integration alongside physical infrastructure, building on India and the UAE’s MAITRI platform as a scalable model to streamline trade and harmonize regulations that would transform the corridor into far more than just a transportation corridor.

Hussain

August 26, 2025

Development and Trade, Emerging Technology and Innovation, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

What’s needed to unlock the power and promise of IMEC

IMEC has the potential to do far more than transport goods. It can be a channel for tourism, digital communication, energy transmission, and cultural exchange. It can become a symbol, not just of what the region can trade and ship,

Hayek

August 22, 2025

Research, Strengthening Partnerships

For enduring normalization, Israel must back democracy in Sudan

"Sudan and Israel have much to gain from normalized relations, both economically, diplomatically, and strategically. But normalization must be rooted in legitimacy, not desperation; in peace, not war; and shared democratic values, not transactional opportunism."

Abdulbari

August 19, 2025

Research, Strengthening Partnerships

There is a way forward for a two-state solution, if Palestinian leaders embrace the Abraham Accords

"The Palestinian leadership now faces a choice. It can continue to reject future arrangements, or it can see the Abraham Accords as an opportunity for strengthening regional and diplomatic engagement, consistent with the reforms being promoted by both international partners

Zoabi

August 12, 2025

Defense and Security, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

The United Kingdom has joined C-SIPA. Who will be next?

“The United Kingdom’s accession shifts C-SIPA from a bilateral initiative to a trusted multilateral platform, positioning it to attract additional partners and withstand political transitions in Washington.”

August 11, 2025

Defense and Security, Development and Trade, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Gateways to the Red Sea: The case for Israel–Somaliland normalization

“If pursued with strategic foresight, normalization between Israel and Somaliland could enhance regional security, support shared economic interests, and quietly anchor a more stable and cooperative Red Sea order.”

July 31, 2025

Defense and Security, Development and Trade, Emerging Technology and Innovation, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Djibouti is the next arena for US-China competition in the Red Sea

“While Beijing continues to expand its foothold along the Red Sea, the United States still has an opportunity to secure its relationship with Djibouti.”

July 31, 2025

Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Five years on, the Abraham Accords need a multilateral mission

"The next phase of the Accords is about deepening a multilateral ideological alliance rooted in tolerance."

Epstein

July 17, 2025

Defense and Security, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

How Mauritania-Israel normalization may boost US posture in the Sahel

Mauritania is the missing piece of the puzzle to unlocking the Sahel for the United States, Israel, and European allies.

Zaaimi

July 16, 2025

Defense and Security, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Three Abraham Accords goals Trump should raise with Netanyahu

"There are compelling reasons to add the Abraham Accords to the agenda for Netanyahu’s visit. Israel’s ceasefire with Iran remains fragile, and any new Gaza ceasefire is certain to be, as well."

July 3, 2025

Research

IMEC must be more than a trade route. Digital integration should be a priority.

What’s needed to unlock the power and promise of IMEC

For enduring normalization, Israel must back democracy in Sudan

There is a way forward for a two-state solution, if Palestinian leaders embrace the Abraham Accords

The United Kingdom has joined C-SIPA. Who will be next?

Gateways to the Red Sea: The case for Israel–Somaliland normalization

Djibouti is the next arena for US-China competition in the Red Sea

Five years on, the Abraham Accords need a multilateral mission

How Mauritania-Israel normalization may boost US posture in the Sahel

Three Abraham Accords goals Trump should raise with Netanyahu

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