If the World Were a Golden Ring, Hormuz Would Be the Jewel in it
Ghoncheh Tazmini presents her new article on the Portuguese presence in Hormuz, seen as a case of economic imperialism.
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Middle East
‘We Don’t Want Them Here’: The U.S. Travel Ban
David Ferreira, CEI-IUL researcher, discusses the recent events related to the US travel ban, including the temporary block issued by Judge James Robart.
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A Nova Conjuntura Internacional
Cátia Miriam Costa comenta os recentes desenvolvimentos e previsões da conjuntura internacional, olhando em particular para o papel de Portugal.
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Obama’s military legacy (III): the wars in Libya and Syria.
Stefano Loi, CEI-IUL researcher, concludes his analysis of Obama’s military legacy, focusing on military interventions in Libya and Syria.
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The Nuclear Legacy of Barack Obama
David Ferreira, CEI-IUL researcher, stresses how the US, under Obama’s leadership, led the global consensus regarding disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
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Obama’s military legacy (II): Iraq and Afghanistan
Stefano Loi, CEI-IUL researcher, wrote a second post on Obama’s military legacy, this time focusing on Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Obama and the Middle East: An Overview of the Past Eight Years
Mirko Stefanovic reviews Barack Obama’s eight year mandate as US President, analysing in particular his action in the Middle East.
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The life of Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
Ghoncheh Tazmini reflects on the life and work of one of the central figures of the Islamic Republic of Iran – the late Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.
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10 Things to Read about US Armed Forces and Grand Strategy
Stefano Loi presents a list of 10 things to read about American military posture, Armed Forces, and Grand Strategy to provide an overview of past debates.
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Mulheres Muçulmanas na Vida Pública
Faranaz Keshavjee explora concepções de género no Islão, focando-se nos frequentes obstáculos que as mulheres muçulmanas enfrentam na vida pública.
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