Theme

The Middle East and North Africa

The Middle East and North Africa: a region of war, conflict and insecurity that affect the economy and security far beyond its borders.

The Middle East/North Africa refers to an area that is vaguely defined in terms of geography, but shares various cultural features. The core area stretches from Libya to the Persian Gulf, but also Cyprus, Turkey and Iran are often considered part of the region, in addition to the Arab-speaking countries. This is region with a long history of serious conflicts – in Iraq, Syria, and between Israel and the Palestinian territories. The events and upheavals following in the wake of the Arab Spring have also put their mark on the region.

The conflicts and crises in the Middle East and North Africa are central themes in NUPI research on the region. What roles do the emergent big powers play in these conflicts? How do great-power politics influence regional dynamics? These are central question that affect relations elsewhere around the globe, especially as regards energy issues. Developments in individual countries like Egypt, Syria and Iran are also followed closely by NUPI researchers, as are questions of the security situation in the area and how this is affected by actors and conflicts elsewhere in Africa.

Sources: Store Norske Leksikon and NUPI.

News about The Middle East and North Africa

Drivers of violent extremism: NUPI to coordinate EU-funded project
19 Dec 2019
- - Ane Teksum Isbrekken
PREVEX will shed light on how the various drivers of violent extremism operate.

The EU Conflict resolution Terrorisme og ekstremisme The Middle East and North Africa Europe Opprørsgrupper Sårbare stater Komparativ metode
What does China really want in the Middle East?
16 Dec 2019
- - Ane Teksum Isbrekken
In a recent article, NUPI research fellow Henrik S. Hiim and Stig Stenslie aim to find an answer.

Asia Utenrikspolitikk Security policy Regional integrasjon Economic growth The Middle East and North Africa International economics Internasjonale investeringer Trade
David Petraeus visits NUPI
2 Oct 2019
- - Maren Garberg Bredesen
NUPI had the pleasure of hosting David H. Petraeus on 30. September. The four-star General (Ret) and former director of CIA shared his insights and prognosis for the geopolitical landscape ahead at the event entitled “Global Security Threats and Western Responses”.

Forsvar og sikkerhet NATO Security policy Terrorisme og ekstremisme Energy North America Europe Asia The Middle East and North Africa

All news about The Middle East and North Africa (total 31)

Publications about The Middle East and North Africa

Publication : Academic article
Introduction
2020
- - Kjetil Selvik
The special issue discusses journalism and the challenge of democracy in transitional countries in Africa. We present in-depth treatments of the role of journalism in Zimbabwe and South Africa’s break with colonialism, Somalia’s breakdown after the fall of Siad Barré in the early 1990s and the recent...
The Middle East and North Africa Styring
Publication : Popular scientific article
Attentatet i Bagdad kan virke mot sin hensikt
2020
- - Henriette Ullavik Erstad
Det er forståelig at USA ønsket å ta ut Soleimani og Muhandis, to nøkkelpersoner i Irans transnasjonale nettverk av motstandsgrupper. Attentatet var imidlertid ikke nødvendigvis et strategisk riktig valg, og kan få en rekke utilsiktede konsekvenser.
Security policy The Middle East and North Africa
Publication : Popular scientific article
Attentatet i Bagdad: Farlig og feilkalkulert
2020
- - Morten Bøås
- - Henriette Ullavik Erstad
Den 3. januar kom nyheten om at generalmajor Qasem Soleimani ble drept i et amerikansk droneangrep i Bagdad. Ifølge president Trump handlet USA «for å stoppe en krig, ikke for å starte en krig», men angrepet bør heller ses i forlengelse av Trump-administrasjonens maximum pressure-strategi, som har økt...
Security policy The Middle East and North Africa North America