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Fanack’s in-depth background files on topics as diverse as religious extremism, nuclear programmes and Israeli settlements in the West Bank attract researchers, policymakers and business people seeking objective, credible information on the MENA region. Since its establishment in the Netherlands in 2010, Fanack has developed a website presenting extensive information in Arabic and English about hi

story, politics, economics, social issues and, more recently the state of water and energy resources across 20 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The home page (fanack.com) provides background information about the organization and gives readers access to a series of thematic websites including the Fanack Chronicle of the Middle East & North Africa and specialist sites dedicated to water, energy and Islamic finance, among others. Fanack targets a broad audience of readers in the region and beyond, with a particular focus on the younger generation, aged 18 to 35.

13/08/2024

Erdogan's strategy to expand Turkiye's economic and military influence in the Horn of Africa has implications for the interests of other regional players such as Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.

Somalia views Ankara as a crucial ally as Turkiye offers the military protection needed.

12/08/2024

The differences between Algeria and Russia have not significantly impacted their strategic relationship which is still anchored in mutual interests.

The relationship originating during the Soviet era has continued through various historical periods.

08/08/2024

Israel's obstinance has awoken atrocious forces in Zionist politics, unwilling to accept anything but the erasure of Palestine, writes Nikolaos van Dam.

Israel's obstinance has awoken atrocious forces in Zionist politics, unwilling to accept anything but the erasure of Palestine

04/08/2024

Destroyed, charred, and neglected, the Beirut port grain silos stand testament to the devastating explosion that occurred on August 4, 2020, killing over 200 people and leaving over 7000 injured.

Two years later and people are still reliving the trauma.

02/08/2024

After verbal threats to the emir had no effect, Saddam Hussein’s regime, on 2 August 1990, ordered the invasion of Kuwait.

During the Kuwait crisis the United Nations took a remarkably unified stand. Many saw in this a hopeful sign of new relationships.

31/07/2024

In July 2024, during its summit held in Washington, NATO announced the opening of its first liaison office in the Arab region, located in Amman, the capital of Jordan.

Jordan’s unique geographical position places it at the heart of regional security balances.

25/07/2024

July 25th is the anniversary of Tunisia becoming a republic.

Following independence from France, President Habib Bourguiba launched a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the Tunisian state.

24/07/2024

In the Arab region, discussions focused on potential repercussions for the European Union’s relationships with Arab nations, and its stance on the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.

The primary focus of far-right parties in Europe is the opposition to asylum and immigration.

23/07/2024

Years of unrest and disturbance came to a climax in 1952. A secret revolutionary organization of officers that was established after they took part in the 1948 war against Israel, the Free Officers Organization, seized power on 23 July.

Nasser's charisma and ideology of Arab nationalism made him immensely popular among the Egyptian and other Arab masses

16/07/2024

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is gradually working toward normalizing relations with the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Among Erdogan’s interests is the issue of Syrian refugees and facilitating their return.

14/07/2024

What happened in July 1968, was, however, a double coup. After several army leaders overthrew the sitting administration in cooperation with the Baath Party, they were in turn swept from the stage by the Baathists two weeks later.

Fanack provides an overview of the Baath party and how it seized power in Iraq in 1963 after overthrowing Qasim's government in military coup

09/07/2024

Since the beginning of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, influential regional powers have increasingly felt the repercussions on their interests and strategic calculations, particularly as the scope of events has expanded to include multiple fronts.

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar have outlined distinct and, at times, contradictory plans for the future.

05/07/2024

On this day, July 5th, 1962, Algeria gained its independence.

In 1954 the National Liberation Front began an armed campaign against French authorities leading to a war that ended in Algerian independence

28/06/2024

In Lebanon, the picturesque Mediterranean coastline stretches some 220 kilometers along its western border, yet less than 20% of this expanse is accessible to the public.

Residents feel disconnected from their coastal surroundings.

27/06/2024

For the first time since the onset of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, a convergence of pressing factors is pushing toward ending the conflict entirely.

Netanyahu’s personal political interests remain the primary obstacle to a final cease-fire.

18/06/2024

Human trafficking and migrant smuggling networks in many North African and Middle Eastern countries have benefited from political factors that facilitated their operations.

The prevalence of these networks can be attributed to the Mediterranean strategic location.

17/06/2024

The planned completion before the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco, Portugal, and Spain will co-host, further underscores the project's urgency and potential impact.

The estimated cost of the project is $10 billion.

10/06/2024

Why is the European Union betting on the success of liberalizing trade with the Arab Gulf states now?

The ultimate goal is to reach a free trade agreement.

08/06/2024

On this day in 2014, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi was sworn in as the President of Egypt.

Unless al-Sisi delivers tangible results early on, his position might not be secure, considering that protests removed his predecessor after less than a year in office.

07/06/2024

Iraq's parliament recently enacted legislation that criminalizes same-sex relationships, imposing a maximum prison sentence of 15 years.

Many have sought ways to leave the country, either legally or illegally.

06/06/2024

In 1982, the Israeli Armed Forces invaded Lebanon again. This time they went all the way to Beirut, which was besieged for several weeks.

The armed forces of Lebanon took part in the Civil War of 1948 against Israel with only a thousand troops, the smallest Arab contingent.

05/06/2024

June War of 1967 brought about a substantial transformation in Arab politics, as the focus of the discourse shifted to a dispute over Israel’s borders.

June War marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict, delineating two distinct political eras.

03/06/2024

In May 2024, Kuwait’s Emir Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah surprised his citizens by dissolving the National Assembly.

What is unprecedented this time is the complete suspension of parliamentary life.

27/05/2024

Minister of Education Abbas Halabi, of Lebanon's caretaker government, decided to close schools near the southern borders due to safety concerns.

Focus is near impossible amid the backdrop of ongoing border violence.

24/05/2024

On May 25th, 1946, Jordan obtained its independence.

Learn more about the history of Jordan by clicking on the link below.

Fanack provides an overview of the history of Jordan including the separation from ancient Palestine, the British colony, and its independence

24/05/2024

The expansion of regional military conflicts in the Middle East has led to renewed concerns over the security dangers associated with submarine cables that are utilized for internet data transmission and communication.

90 per cent of data traffic between Europe and Asia relies on these cables.

23/05/2024

On the morning of April 20, 2024, Iranian media confirmed the death of all passengers in the helicopter crash that occurred in the northwest of the country, near the border with Azerbaijan.

Speculations about the crash being a hostile act or an internal power struggle remain unconfirmed.

21/05/2024

Amid Egypt's economic turmoil, the multi-billion dollar Ras al-Hekma land deal with the UAE signals hope and controversy.

The deal emerges as a pivotal development amid Egypt's socio-economic challenges.

20/05/2024

Early in the spring of this year, a new comic series, whose protagonist is named "Dayem," made its social media debut.

Like any Lebanese, Dayem observes the everyday struggles of life but confronts them differently.

15/05/2024

Despite the literary renaissance witnessed in post-2011 Libya, writers continue to grapple with significant challenges related to freedom of speech.

Libyan literature has experienced a revival after many years of oppression and censorship

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Fanack Foundation International is an independent not for profit media organisation (NGO), not funded by any state or any interest group, that distributes in the Middle East and the wider world unbiased analysis and background information, based on facts, about the Middle East and North Africa.

The Fanack.com website grew rapidly in breadth and depth and today forms a rich and valuable source of information on 21 countries, from Morocco to Oman and from Iran to Yemen, both in Arabic and English. We currently reach six million readers annually and growing fast.

Fanack articles are written by acclaimed regional journalist and academics. In order to guarantee the impartiality of information on the Chronicle, their articles are published without by-lines. This also allows them to write more freely about sensitive or controversial issues in their country. All articles are fact-checked before publication to ensure that content is accurate, current and unbiased.

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