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This dossier traces the rise of Turkey’s defence industry, from its earliest efforts to establish a domestic industrial base to the development of a comprehensive national arsenal. It examines the companies and key milestones that have driven this transformation, exploring how Turkey’s defence capabilities have strengthened Ankara’s strategic autonomy and reshaped its position in the regional and international balance of power.

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This dossier brings together the experiences of Iraqi scholars and thinkers specializing in Arab and Islamic thought—spanning the renewal of jurisprudence and *da‘wah*, the interpretation of history, and the study of the Quranic message and the Arabic language. It documents a body of work rooted in authentic scholarship that engaged with the questions of the age and sought to make its ideas accessible to the public.

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We trace the concealed origins of the pillars of the colonial project in Palestine, examining in each installment the aims behind the creation of a new component within this system, the pivotal roles it played before the Nakba, and how it later evolved into government institutions that continue to carry out their colonial functions to this day.

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By controlling trade routes and strategic corridors, major powers seek to secure political, economic, and military advantages. In recent years, several high-profile initiatives have emerged in this arena, including the Belt and Road Initiative, the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor, and Iraq’s Development Road. “Gateways of Influence” is a special dossier that examines the most significant of these corridors, their strategic importance to the principal actors involved, their implications for rival powers, and their impact on both global trade flows and the geopolitical landscape.

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This file traces the evolution of Israeli journalism since its inception and its deep-rooted ties to the military establishment. It highlights its role in shaping political narratives and perceptions, as well as its influence on Arab and Western public opinion throughout decades of wars, Intifadas, and alliances

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In this dossier, “Israel's Repressive Apparatus,” we examine the Israeli special units that operate at the forefront of security operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. Focusing on formations such as Yamam, Duvdevan, Egoz, and Yassam, the dossier traces their roles in arrests, raids, assassinations, and home demolitions, while assessing their place within Israel’s broader security apparatus.

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Türkiye’s long road from arms buyer to weapons producer

Türkiye’s long road from arms buyer to weapons producer

Decades of embargoes and dependence on foreign suppliers have driven Türkiye to build a defence industry with growing global reach. But its expanding exports mask...

Qatar seeks to loosen its reliance on foreign arms

Qatar seeks to loosen its reliance on foreign arms

Doha is expanding domestic defence production after spending billions on imported weapons. But technology transfer, supply chains and a small domestic market pose challenges to...

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The Gulf’s search for security beyond its borders

From overseas farms and mines to ports and energy facilities, Gulf states are building an economic geography that extends far beyond their borders. These investments aim to secure resources and trade routes, but do they reduce vulnerability at home or...

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13 years on: Egypt’s Rabaa children are still living in fear

Thirteen years after the massacre, children of those killed face surveillance, social stigma and barriers to education and work, while struggling with the trauma of losing their fathers.

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Türkiye’s long road from arms buyer to weapons producer

up-arrow iconTürkiye’s long road from arms buyer to weapons producer

Decades of embargoes and dependence on foreign suppliers have driven Türkiye to build a defence industry with growing global reach. But its expanding exports mask persistent gaps in engines, sensors and advanced fighter aircraft.