Authoritarian by Proxy: Western Engagement with Al-Sharaa's Regime in Syria
MENA Team white paper from GAP Journal Volume 1 (Fall 2025), analyzing Western engagement with the Al-Sharaa regime in Syria.
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The Middle East and North Africa region sits at the crossroads of historic geopolitical tensions and emerging opportunities for diplomacy, economic reform, and regional partnerships. At GAP, the MENA Team explores topics such as political transitions, regional diplomacy, humanitarian challenges, and changing power dynamics across the Gulf, Levant, and North Africa.
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Matilda Genieser
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Mercy Ghobrial
Member
Yavuz Selim Atlamaz
Member
Fatima Ibrahim
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Past Events & Summaries
Regional Diplomacy and Humanitarian Challenges in the MENA Region
A discussion with practitioners on humanitarian access, aid delivery, and the role of regional and international actors in conflict-affected areas.
Speakers: UN and NGO experts. Moderated by Matilda Genieser.
Political Transitions in North Africa: What Next?
Experts explored recent political developments and the prospects for reform and stability across North Africa.
Speakers: Regional scholars; former diplomat. Moderated by the MENA Team.