Reports

AMEC’S ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION ON THE UNITED KINGDOM’S 2024 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe British parliamentary election held on July 4th, 2024, marked a significant turning point in the UK’s political landscape. Utilizing the first-past-the-post (FPTP)...

Nigeria 2023 Presidential Elections: Key Issues & Lessons

Prepared by: Abubakar Abubakar UsamnResearch fellow, Asia Middle East Center for Research and Dialogue (AMEC)IntroductionNigeria’s 2023 Presidential Elections marked the country’s...

The Latest Developments in Palestine October 2022

Prepared By: Muath Seyam & Nael OedaIsraeli Occupation Army Assassinated 29 Palestiniansthe Israeli occupation army continued its aggression against thePalestinians, killing 29 Palestinians...

Masjid Al-Aqsa: Acceleration ofJudaization Coinciding with Jewish Holidays and Israeli Elections, and its Repercussions for Middle East

Prepared by:Nael Oeda and Muath SeyamThis briefing will try to provide the reader with a clear perception about the Judaizationprocedures happening in Al-Quds city and the attempts of the Israeli...

Articles

Between Humanitarian Duty and National Concerns: Malaysian University Students’ Perceptions of Afghan Refugees

Author: Mustafa Abdul GhafoorAbstractMalaysia, despite its non-signatory status to the 1951 Refugee Convention, is host to over 190,000 refugees, including more than 2,800 Afghans. This study...

From Plan to Action: Localising Circular Economy from the Youth Perspective

Presented at the International Conference on ASEAN-GCC Relations, Jakarta, Indonesia | 17 December 2024IntroductionThe transition to a circular economy (CE) is crucial for addressing environmental...

The US Operation Against Houthis: Implications, Limitations and Strategic Objectives

On Saturday, March 15th, the United States (US) Navy and Air Force initiated a joint military operation targeting the Houthi group in Sanaa, Yemen. The assault, which focused on the group’s...

Trade War: The Political Strategy Behind this Madness

The US trade war with the world—particularly China, Europe, Mexico, and Canada—has evolved into a weaponized economic policy under Trump, creating market instability and strategic uncertainty on a...

Powering Partnerships: Qatar’s Trade Dynamics with ASEAN

By: Nabila OsmanThis article examines Qatar’s trade with ASEAN countries through the lens of 2022 trade data, highlighting a strong economic relationship shaped by energy exports and trade...

Foreign Policy Analysis – Trump: A Game of Russian Roulette with the World

Will Trump Drown America with the World or Make It Great Again? This is an enduring question about Trump’s presidency, debated long before he even won the election. Most people already...

Why is Allowing Ukraine to Use Ballistic Missiles a Major Escalation?

The Biden administration’s decision to provide Kyiv with access to US ballistic missiles, to be deployed against Russian territory, constitutes a substantial escalation in the ongoing...