An analysis by #GIGA researchers Dima Abu Alkheir, @hagerali.bsky.social, André Bank, Ardahan Özkan Gedikli, @housseinalmalla.bsky.social, Diba Mirzaei, Elianne Shewring, @hakkitas.bsky.social, and @eckartwoertz.bsky.social.
07.01.2026 14:40
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Visual GIGA Insights: Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran on January 8, 2026. Text: "Mass Protests in Iran: GIGA Researchers Provide Context"
What triggered the current protest wave in #Iran and how is it different from previous ones? #GIGA researchers Hamid Talebian, Diba Mirzaei & @housseinalmalla.bsky.social provide insights into what informs current events.
➡️ Read the interview here: www.giga-hamburg.de/en/press/mas...
14.01.2026 16:10
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01.08.2025 13:43
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Will Germany stay relevant in the Middle East?
In our latest GIGA Focus piece, I unpack Berlin’s options—from green hydrogen in the Gulf to governance-linked aid in Syria & Lebanon.
Full piece below 👇🏼
25.03.2025 10:44
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Streit um Geiselfreilassung: Trump droht Gaza mit der „Hölle“ – bricht der Krieg wieder aus?
Der US-Präsident droht der Hamas mit harten Konsequenzen, sollte die israelischen Geiseln nicht am Samstag freikommen. Man sollte Trump ernst nehmen, sagen Experten.
#Gaza: Der US-Präsident droht der #Hamas mit harten Konsequenzen, sollte die israelischen Geiseln nicht am Samstag freikommen. Man sollte #Trump ernst nehmen, sagen Experten gegenüber dem @tagesspiegel.de, darunter #GIGA-Forscher @housseinalmalla.bsky.social: www.tagesspiegel.de/internationa...
13.02.2025 15:34
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Frau Weidel was not welcome in Hamburg today #hamburggegenrechts
16.01.2025 19:51
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1/ 🧵 @eckartwoertz.bsky.social and I dive into Lebanon and Syria: “Ethnic Strife or Reclaiming Sovereignty? “
👉As Lebanon faces political paralysis and Syria enters reconstruction amid regional shifts, these power dynamics pose a serious challenge in 2025.
16.01.2025 14:58
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10/ 🧵 How would another Trump presidency influence the precarious balance between Israel and Iran? Nils Lukacs and Kamran Matin investigate in 👉 “Between Containment and Confrontation: Trump, Netanyahu, and the Iranian Nuclear Threat”
16.01.2025 14:58
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9/ 🧵 Drug trade dynamics are evolving, with implications for security, economies, and governance across the region. André Bank, Ardahan Özkan Gedikli, and Khalil Dahbi unpack all of this in 👉 “Going Higher? Drug Production and Export”.
16.01.2025 14:58
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8/ 🧵 Global governance struggles to address regional conflicts as geopolitical rivalries stall UN-led solutions. Diba Mirzaei , Olena Osypenkova, and Elianne Shewring discuss 👉 “The UN’s Struggle to Act: Paralysed Yet Vital”
16.01.2025 14:58
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7/ 🧵 Ongoing crises will drive migration and refugee flows, posing challenges for host countries and international cooperation. Christiane Fröhlich unpacks 👉: “Migrants and Refugees: New Influx or a Return?”
16.01.2025 14:58
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6/ 🧵 The growing influence of Islamist populist movements signals shifts in political and social dynamics across the region. Hakki Taş explores 👉 “A New Wave of Islamist Populism?”
16.01.2025 14:58
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5/ 🧵 Despite state repression, grassroots protests continue to demand accountability. Will 2025 be a turning point? 👉 @clarasuess.bsky.social and Maria Josua unpack everything you need be on the lookout for when it comes to protest movements.
16.01.2025 14:58
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4/ 🧵 With key elections across MENA, 2025 will test the resilience of political regimes facing calls for reform and representation. 👉 Hakki Taş delves into upcoming elections in the region and their impact.
16.01.2025 14:58
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3/ 🧵👉 @clarasuess.bsky.social and Khalil Dahbi observe the entanglements between the Sahel and Maghreb. As instability in the Sahel escalates, North Africa faces spillover effects, including heightened security challenges.
16.01.2025 14:58
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2/ 🧵 @hagerali.bsky.social unpacks 👉 “Sudan’s Overlooked Humanitarian Crisis: Global Inattention Fuels the War’s Regional Fire”
—how will 2025 unfold for the region’s vulnerable?
16.01.2025 14:58
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1/ 🧵 @eckartwoertz.bsky.social and I dive into Lebanon and Syria: “Ethnic Strife or Reclaiming Sovereignty? “
👉As Lebanon faces political paralysis and Syria enters reconstruction amid regional shifts, these power dynamics pose a serious challenge in 2025.
16.01.2025 14:58
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2025 is upon us, and that means the Institute for Middle East Studies @giga-hamburg.de has compiled the list of our top 10 things to watch in the region this year.
We’re going to monitor these closely, and so should you. Here’s what you need to know: 🧵
www.giga-hamburg.de/en/publicati...
16.01.2025 14:58
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Excellent threat on how NOT to use student evaluations for teacher performance and tenure assessments 👌 Yet, evaluations are routinely used to assess teacher performance and job applications 🙅 also in my home country 🇸🇪 #AcademicSky
08.01.2025 13:29
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Just hit “follow-all” and moving to this app already feels a-lot more worth it! 🤓
Thanks @lisadellmuth.bsky.social for the initiative!
06.01.2025 17:40
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What a great idea! Thanks so much for creating this 🙏🏼
06.01.2025 17:37
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Geschwächte Hisbollah, gestürztes Assad-Regime: Warum der Libanon auf politischen Wandel hofft
Das Ende des Assad-Regimes könnte einen politischen Aufbruch im Libanon bedeuten. Was es dazu braucht und wie wahrscheinlich das ist, analysieren Experten.
Das Ende des #Assad-Regimes könnte einen politischen Aufbruch im #Libanon bedeuten. Was es dazu braucht und wie wahrscheinlich das ist, analysieren Expert:innen im @tagesspiegel.de, darunter #GIGA-Forscher @housseinalmalla.bsky.social.
➡️ Hier lesen: www.tagesspiegel.de/internationa...
17.12.2024 14:23
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