
The Journal for politics, economics, and culture of the Middle East published by the German Orient-Institute
Currently in its 63rd year, ORIENT has established itself as a major reference source on Middle Eastern politics, economics, religion and society. With four issues per year and a print distribution of more than 2,500, it reaches scholars and decision makers in politics and business worldwide. Each edition focuses on a specific topic, for example: the Muslim World and the Internet; the Shia; Turkey and the West; or the US and the Near and Middle East. ORIENT positions itself at the juncture between academia and the interests of the business and media world, publishing original scholarly articles and a broad range of book reviews. Purchase a subscription starting at 80 EUR per year to get valuable insights to the Near and Middle East provided by top academics and insiders.
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Kuwait and Oman mediating policy traditions in rupture with Gulf crisis protagonists
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A nuanced look and equal footing – Expectations towards the new German government: A view from Cairo
This article, featured in the ORIENT II 2022, provides the view from Cairo and covers – based on many conversations with decisionmakers from various government branches – Egyptian expectations towards the new German government in the realms of security, economy, sustainable development, development cooperation and human rights.
The impact of civil society on building democracy and promoting liberalism in Tunisia
In this article, Nadia Naccache critically analyses the impact of civil society on building democracy and promoting liberalism in Tunisia. This article is featured in the ORIENT II 2022.
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Moroccan-German bilateral cooperation: Historical roots and future perspectives
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Germany-GCC relations: Continuities, priorities and Atlanticism
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German-Turkish cultural and educational relations after the German elections: A new golden era?
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Why “democracy promotion” should play no role in a values-based German foreign policy in the MENA region
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Re-visioning Germany’s democracy promotion in the Arab World
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German democracy promotion: The German political foundations in the MENA region
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China’s anxiety over Afghanistan
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A brief history of international influence in Afghanistan
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