Europe plays a limited role in Gulf investments and the geopolitical considerations behind them. International mediation is urgently required in Gaza and Sudan. Lebanon and Syria are threatened by fragmentation. We present ten things set to inform events in the Middle East and North Africa in 2026.
In November 2024, Israel’s Knesset advanced the controversial Spyware Law, expanding therewith the police’s surveillance powers. Critics argue it threatens democracy, undermines civil liberties, and lacks proper oversight, sparking fierce debate over its implications for freedom and security.
This paper explores the effectiveness of the Devil's Advocacy technique in intelligence analysis, highlighting its role in challenging biases and improving predictions. It finds that New Zealand intelligence practitioners apply the technique inconsistently, suggesting gaps in training and subjective interpretation of its use.
This policy paper examines Israel’s water policy by analysing case studies covering its relations with Palestine, Jordan, and Turkey. It identifies three key objectives: securing water resources, regional integration, and long-term resilience, proposing hydropolitics as a means to foster dialogue and stability.
Deutsch-israelischer Dialog: Wie junge Medienschaffende durch das Sylke-Tempel-Fellowship neue Perspektiven auf sicherheitspolitische Fragen entwickeln. Im Jahrgang 2023/2024 haben sie Themen wie feministische Außenpolitik, die sicherheitspolitische Diskussion in Israel und die Rolle von Frauen im Militär erforscht.
Israel's security policy is shaped by its history, values, and evolving legislation, yet it struggles to fully embrace inclusivity. This article explores the barriers to adopting a feminist foreign policy approach within Israel’s security framework and proposes measures to promote a more inclusive security policy.
