Category: Analyses & Commentaries
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Iran’s Economy Post-War
GEW Intelligence Unit With Dr Hichem Karoui (Research Director) Introduction In June 2025, a significant 12-day conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States led to targeted military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure, culminating in a fragile ceasefire as of June 29, 2025. This conflict has exacerbated Iran’s pre-existing economic challenges, including…
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The Battle Over Truth: Analyzing Conflicting Narratives on US Strikes Against Iranian Nuclear Facilities
by Dr. Hichem Karoui GEW Assessment Report Donald Trump asserts that the strike against Iranian nuclear facilities has achieved its objectives, while Iran’s Supreme Leader insists that the Americans and Israelis have failed to achieve their goals in striking the nuclear facilities, and that Iran will not surrender or give up its right to use…
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Powering The Future: Sino-Arab Relations And Global Energy Security
GEW Intelligence Unit Essays Introduction Analysis of Sino-Arab Relations Over the years, Sino-Arab relations have transformed from buyers and sellers to long-term strategic partners. Energy cooperation was mutually beneficial, and therefore, it is the historical foundation of the relations above. The relations above have transformed in scope due to the diplomatic relations between China and…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) As a Product of Post-Modernism
Dr Hichem Karoui Abstract The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is often associated with technological advancement and computational innovation. However, few studies account for its inextricable relationship with the sociocultural shifts, characteristic of the postmodern era. This paper posits that the emergence and proliferation of AI should be understood as a product of postmodernity, completing…
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Is it the End of Neutrality for Switzerland?
Switzerland’s Paradigm Shift: Embracing the European Sky Shield Initiative Dr. Hichem Karoui Abstract Switzerland’s recent accession to the European Sky Shield initiative portends a potential shift away from the spirit of neutrality that has long characterized Switzerland. This paper examines the controversial discourse surrounding the implications for Swiss defense strategies, international diplomacy, and engagement in…
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Middle East Tensions: The Unresolved Palestinian Quandary and Its Extensive Ramifications
Hichem Karoui المقال بالعربية Historical Context and Origins of Middle Eastern Strife Tensions rife in the Middle East are entrenched in a multifaceted historical context sculpted by a confluence of religious, geopolitical, and chronologically significant influences. Renowned as the cradle of civilization, this region has been a confluence of cultures and empires for millennia.…
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What Is Democracy Worth Without Justice?
Hichem Karoui With the GEW Social Sciences Group Arabic version Understanding the Essence of Democracy To comprehend the true nature of democracy, one must delve into its fundamental principles, which are inextricably linked to the concept of justice. At its essence, democracy is founded on the idea of fair representation. Every individual should have a…
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The Iran-Israel Conflict and Its Implications on Oil Prices: Essential Insights for Investor
Hichem Karoui With the GEW Intelligence Unit Click here to read the Arabic version A Synopsis of the Iran-Israel Conflict The Iran-Israel conflict encapsulates a multifaceted geopolitical confrontation heavily entrenched in historical animosities, ideological rifts, and divergent regional aspirations. The predominantly Shia Muslim state of Iran and the Jewish nation of Israel have endured strained…
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Analyzing The Palestinian Policy Differences Between Trump And Harris
GEW ASSESSMENT REPORT Hichem Karoui With the GEW Intelligence Unit Contrasting US Foreign Policy Paradigms: The Trump Administration Versus the Harris Administration The foreign policy doctrine concerning Palestine under the Trump administration exhibits a stark divergence from the approach signaled by Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump’s foreign policy was distinguished by an unequivocal pro-Israel orientation,…
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The BRICS 2024 and the Challenge to Western Hegemony
GEW Intelligence Unit The Expansion of BRICS: New Members and Strategic Alliances The enlargement of BRICS in 2024 heralds a transformative epoch in the geopolitical tableau, as the admittance of new members and the forging of strategic alliances significantly enhance its clout on the international stage. This phenomenon arises from the consortium’s unwavering commitment to…