Publications

Middle East

Research papers, policy analysis, interviews and book reviews from the GC4SS network of experts.

How Does the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Recent Years Affect Australia’s National Security?

The long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the war that followed 7 October 2023, through the lens of Australia’s national security.

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Interagency Network Approach To Information Sharing In Combating Terrorism

The aftermath of the 9/11 attacks exposed critical gaps in information sharing among law enforcement agencies, driven by organisational culture, resource limitations and turf wars.

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Why might there not be a chance for a counter-revolution to emerge from the Iranian protests?

Iran is once again in the news due to protests there that occasionally turn violent and are taking place in many of its cities. The passing of Mahsa Amini is what sparked the protests this time.

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Is It People’s Mujahideen or Hypocrite?

Trump, who has opposed to the Iranian regime since his election campaign, has taken concrete steps by withdrawing from the Iran Nuclear Deal, the ‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action’, after the election.

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After the Nuclear Deal: Can Iran Endure This Time?

Although it is one of the key players in the Middle East thanks to its rich natural resources, educated population and advantageous geopolitical position, Iran is constantly exposed to international sanctions, and has again faced a serious economic…

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Iran’s Role in the New Afghan Migration Wave to Turkey

Since the early 2018, thousands of Afghans have immigrated illegally from Iran to Turkey. This new wave of migration over the last few months has attracted attention, as it has reached relatively large proportions, compared with the previous years.

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