Emirati Defence Evolution: From Imports to Autonomy – A Comprehensive Analysis In this meticulously researched work, authored by the France-based GEW Intelligence Unit, we delve into the intricate nuances of the United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) military development trajectory. Our focus? The UAE’s strategic shift from reliance on imports to achieving self-sufficiency in defence. This authoritative…
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Tunisia: Derailed Revolution and Return to Autocracy
GEW Assessment Report Exploring the twists and turns of Tunisia\’s path from revolution to a potential return to autocracy. Learn about the challenges faced by the country and the implications for its democratic aspirations. Summary of the Paper When the Arab Spring swept across the Middle East and North Africa in 2011, Tunisia emerged…
Ebook: The Post-Zionist Scholars in Israel : Their Identity and Motivations
GEW Reports & Analyses (The Voice of the Mediterranean) A 40-page downloadable PDF ebook. Abstract: The paper discusses the concept of post-Zionism and its significance in the intellectual discourse. Post-Zionist scholars are academics who question the principles of Zionism and reject its ideology and historical narrative. Yonathan Shapiro\’s work is important in understanding…
Perspectives On Israel (1) Is Arab-Israel \”normalisation\” is Granted?
GEW Reports & Analyses In the West, some have grown so presumptuous that they take Arab-Israeli \”normalisation\” for granted. But even in Egypt – despite 45 years of diplomatic relations – \”normalisation\” is not granted, and it will not be granted – ever – until the people, through their representatives, agree to have normal relations…
A Prominent Israeli Historian Predicts Israel\’s Collapse : Israel is a Dead Project
GEW Briefing Many people still believe Israel is a strong state and a vibrant democracy. But this is no longer the case. Not just because the Zionist project couldn\’t stand on its own two feet like any other nation-state as it was based on flawed principles and lacked the Right. And not only because Democracy…
Angry Africa
A Study on Post-Colonialism and How \”France-Afrique\” Policy Led to Anti-French Coups by Dr Hichem Karoui Abstract The current trend of citizens in certain African nations backing coups d\’état and expressing support for military takeovers is a significant concern among scholars, social scientists, and observers of African social and political developments. Should we attribute the…
Is Armed Struggle Necessary For a Country Under Occupation?
GEW Assessment Report Historically Proved The idea that armed resistance has been a crucial factor in the struggle for freedom and independence in many countries is supported by several historical examples. For instance, in the Mississippi Freedom Movement, armed resistance was a significant factor in challenging the descendants of enslaved Africans to overturn fear and…
Libya\’s NOC Selects Oilinvest for $2 Billion Pipeline Project in Waha Oil Fields
GEW Briefing The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya has selected Oilinvest, a Libyan sovereign wealth fund subsidiary, to manage a significant new pipeline project in the Waha oil fields in the Sirte region. This decision is part of Libya\’s ongoing efforts to develop its oil infrastructure and increase production capabilities. The pipeline project,…
The Arab States Do Not Want Palestine to be Liberated
Opinion by Dr Hichem Karoui Except for Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon, all of which border Israel, no Arab state has waged a war to liberate Palestine from Israeli rule since 1947. The Arab governments\’ rhetoric is intended for internal consumption. The Arab peoples want a free and sovereign Palestine. However, their governments don\’t…
Why Palestinians Cannot Give Up Armed Struggle
GEW Assessment Report This is a life-or-death question for the Palestinian nation. It is not true that negotiations alone can lead to independence. Negotiations are nothing but the expression of power balance on the field. It is then on the battlefield that everything is decided. According to the political scientist Charles Tilly, the statement,…