Strengthening Partnerships

Research, Strengthening Partnerships

The Abraham Accords at five

On the fifth anniversary of the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel normalizing relations, American, Bahraini, Emirati, Israeli, and Moroccan authors reflect on the transformational change and “warm peace” envisioned by the Abraham Accords—a long-term, generational project.

September 15, 2025

Development and Trade, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Revitalizing Qualified Industrial Zones can help revive Middle East integration

“Revitalizing the QIZ framework in this way would transform what has historically been a political tool into a dynamic driver of economic integration.”

Hayek, Sutton

September 8, 2025

Defense and Security, Research, Strengthening Partnerships

Dispatches from Damascus: The state of Syria’s postwar transition nine months after Assad’s fall

On-the-ground insights from the N7 Initiative's recent trip to Damascus.

September 4, 2025

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

REPORT: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: Connectivity in an era of geopolitical uncertainty

Weeks before the war in Gaza broke out, India, Europe, the US, and Gulf nations announced plans for an economic corridor linking the EU and India through the Gulf via rail, fiber optic cable, and pipelines. N7 experts ran the

Hussain

August 28, 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

Strengthening Partnerships

The Abraham Accords at five

Revitalizing Qualified Industrial Zones can help revive Middle East integration

Dispatches from Damascus: The state of Syria’s postwar transition nine months after Assad’s fall

REPORT: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: Connectivity in an era of geopolitical uncertainty

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

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