Since the start of the war, GIGA experts have been providing in-depth analyses of the ever-changing situation in the Persian Gulf.
➡️ These GIGA Insights compile their analyses on the war in Iran:
www.giga-hamburg.de/en/press/war...
#GIGA #Iran #Israel #USA
Posts by Houssein A. Al Malla
Erstmals Kriegseintritt der #Huthis im #IranKrieg: Sollten sie ihre Angriffe auf Israel ausweiten, könnte das fatale Konsequenzen haben, warnt #GIGA-Forscher @housseinalmalla.bsky.social im Tagesspiegel.
➡️ Zum Beitrag: www.tagesspiegel.de/internationa...
#Trump gibt sich zuversichtlich, dass die Kämpfe in #Gaza schnell enden werden. Er selbst will einen Friedensrat leiten und Nahost in neue Zeiten führen. Kann das gelingen?
➡️ Einschätzungen von #GIGA-Forscher @housseinalmalla.bsky.social im @tagesspiegel.de: www.tagesspiegel.de/internationa...
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.
Europe plays a limited role in Gulf investments & geopolitical considerations behind them. International mediation is urgently required in #Gaza & #Sudan. #Lebanon & #Syria are threatened by fragmentation. In our #GIGAFocus, we present 10 things to watch in #MENA: www.giga-hamburg.de/en/publicati...
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...
Palästina-Politik: Großbritannien, Kanada & Australien haben #Palästina als Staat offiziell anerkannt. Was das bedeutet und welche Rolle die UN spielen, erklären Expert:innen wie #GIGA-Forscher @housseinalmalla.bsky.social im @tagesspiegel.de.
➡️ Zum Artikel: www.tagesspiegel.de/internationa...
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#Israel möchte mit seiner Großoffensive in #Gazas endgültig seine Kriegsziele erreichen. Wie realistisch das ist, ob #Trump mitspielt und wie es mit der Befreiung der Geiseln weitergeht: @housseinalmalla.bsky.social mit Einschätzungen im Tagesspiegel: www.tagesspiegel.de/internationa...
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 👇🏼
As conflicts reshape the #MENA region, the new German government must balance diplomacy, security & economics. @housseinalmalla.bsky.social explores Germany’s strategic options in the #GIGAFocus #MiddleEast issue of our series on German foreign policy to come: www.giga-hamburg.de/en/publicati...
#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...
Big shoutout for the entire @giga-hamburg.de team who contributed to this vital piece at the start of the year!
Give it a read 👇🏼
www.giga-hamburg.de/en/publicati...
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.
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”
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”.
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”
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?”
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?”
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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...
Armeechef Joseph Aoun wurde zum neuen Präsidenten des #Libanon gewählt – ein Votum gegen den Zusammenbruch und für Stabilität, wie #GIGA-Forscher @housseinalmalla.bsky.social gegenüber dem @tagesspiegel.de betont: www.tagesspiegel.de/internationa...
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
Just hit “follow-all” and moving to this app already feels a-lot more worth it! 🤓
Thanks @lisadellmuth.bsky.social for the initiative!
What a great idea! Thanks so much for creating this 🙏🏼