Middle East & North Africa
Experts for international foreign and security policy
The EPIS ThinkTank brings students together with experts. The Advisory Board comprises experts from various fields of foreign and security policy. The members of the Advisory Board advise the EPIS ThinkTank and support our students in their research. Through their experience and contacts, we benefit from the added value of practical experience.
Hezbollah
Why a Ground Offensive Against Lebanon’s Shadow Rulers is a Risky Undertaking
Experts speak of the most powerful non-state actor worldwide: Hezbollah in Lebanon will pose major challenges to the Israel Defense Forces.
August
Impact on Egypt’s Economy since 07 October 2023
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The Hamas-Israel war has affected Egypt’s vulnerable economy in various ways. Quantifying the exact impact remains challenging due to the complex and multifaceted nature of its influence on Egypt and the region.
December
Shifting Alliances
Saudi Arabia's new Strategic Balance Beyond US Dependence
Saudi Arabia diversifies its alliances with Russia and China, balancing US reliance while pursuing independent security
Denis
Hoffmann
Junior Research Fellow
September
The Turkish-Iraqi Security Agreement
Enhancing Bilateral Relations Despite Regional Complications
The 2024 Turkish-Iraqi security agreement boosts military collaboration, challenges Iran's influence, and raises concerns about Turkey's sway in Iraq.
Berat
Ürküt
Senior Research Fellow
October
Tunisia's Geopolitical Leverage
EU's Cooperation Amid Democratic Erosion
Tunisia's democracy falters under Saied's rule, yet the EU continues financial support to tackle its own migration issues. As the biggest African migrant hub, Saied, thus, has a strong bargaining position against the EU.
Neele Henry
Seifert
Junior Research Fellow
January
Balancing Borders
The EU’s Divergent Migration Deals with Lebanon and Egypt
The EU's migration deals focus on economic aid and border management, but face challenges due to regional instability.
Dema
Elya
Junior Research Fellow
November
Shifting Alliances
Global economic regime is fragmenting and is being securitised. This brings new risks and opportunities for all state actors to challenge and redistribute the status quo to their advantages.
Denis
Hoffmann
Junior Research Fellow