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Thursday, 30 Nov 2023

Russian Influence Diminished in Remaking the Middle East

The Kremlin has welcomed the Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza that began on November 24. The pause, however, does not fit into Russia’s larger designs for the Middle East. From Moscow’s perspective, further escalation would have been a much better option in disrupting the US-led world order. Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka ...

PRIO Blogs

Friday, 24 Nov 2023

Three Factors Put Egypt in a Fix

Egypt plays a key role in the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. Now the Egyptians are nervous. With its almost 100 million inhabitants and its borders with both Gaza and Israel, Egypt plays a key role in the conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. Right now, the Egyptian regime ...

Report – external series

2023

Migration and alternative responses to dissatisfaction

MIGNEX Background paper

PRIO Blogs

Tuesday, 14 Nov 2023

Chronic Refugees: A Burden on Poor Countries

We are continually reminded of how wars result in mass human migrations: think only of Palestine, Syria, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Sudan. In general, poor neighbouring countries shoulder most of the burden of housing these refugees, while rich countries do little to take in their share. The result has been ...

PRIO Blogs

Wednesday, 1 Nov 2023

But “Evil” Is a Dangerous Word

The conflict in the Middle East can only be resolved with good and patient political craftsmanship. It will not end until everyone in the region has the same rights. “I understand the Jews’ need for security,” said the sheikh to Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders. The sheikh is one of ...

Book chapter

2023

Opportunities and Challenges for Conflict Resolution and Border Delimitation in the Eastern Mediterranean post Israel-Lebanon Agreement

Book chapter in IEMed Mediterranean Yearbook 2023 - Strategic Sectors | Security & Politics

PRIO Blogs

Monday, 23 Oct 2023

Two Wars Set a Triple Test for Western Unity

International attention has shifted its focus from Ukraine to the conflict in Gaza and its potential impact on global governance. The Western front faces challenges in navigating peace efforts in both regions. The war in Ukraine has all but disappeared from the international news stream since the brutal attack by Hamas terrorists ...

Popular article

2023

Israels svar vil endre Midtøsten

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2023

Russian influence diminished in remaking the Middle East

Popular article in Eurasia Daily Monitor

Popular article

2023

To stater er en utopisk drøm

Hezbollah Is Holding Lebanon Hostage

In 1982, Israel invaded Lebanon in order to drive out the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The invasion marked the start of a dangerous balance of terror between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon held its breath on Friday 3 November. People stood by their packed suitcases, ready to travel to the airport ...

Recorded event

Thursday, 2 Nov 2023 17:30–19:00 UTC+01

October 13, 2023 in Gaza City, Gaza. . Photo: Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images

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The Imperative of a Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza

This webinar will focus on the urgent humanitarian need for a ceasefire and the challenging operational implications of establishing a cessation of hostilities.

PRIO Blogs

Monday, 30 Oct 2023

The Middle East at a Crossroads: Gaza, Israel, and Lebanon

The heart of the Middle East, known for its intricate geopolitics, ever-evolving conflicts, and tumultuous history, is once again in the throes of change. As I stand here in Oslo, my thoughts are irresistibly drawn to Lebanon, my homeland, and the crises that have unfolded in the region to which ...

PRIO Blogs

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023

Lebanon’s Impending Catastrophes

Lebanon is teetering on the brink of an abyss that it is not equipped to deal with. If Hezbollah drags Lebanon into a war, the consequences will be catastrophic for a country that is already deep in economic and political crisis. At the time of writing, Hezbollah, together with Palestinian ...

Popular article

2023

Two wars set a triple test for Western unity

UNRWA: In Anticipation of a Double Collapse

There is a looming infrastructural collapse of parts of UNRWA, the UN’s relief agency for Palestinian refugees. Such a collapse could bring down the Palestinian Authority (PA) in its wake. That would be a catastrophe for the situation on the occupied West Bank. On the Israeli-occupied West Bank, things are ...

Upcoming events

Event

Monday, 11 Dec 2023 15:00–16:00 UTC+01

Gillian Howell at AJC Tura Sound FX. Photo: Gillian Howell

The Power of Voice in Arts-based Dialogues for Justice, Peace, and Intergenerational Healing

Who decides which voices are heard and which stories are told? In this seminar we explore the roles of voice, storytelling, and deep listening as resources for dialogue and peacebuilding.

Time: 11 Dec 2023 15:00–16:00 UTC+01

Place: PRIO, Hausmanns gate 3, Oslo

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