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German Journal for Politics, Economics and Culture of the Middle East, published by the German Orient-Institute

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Currently in its 64th 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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Dawn of a new beginning: Iraq looks East in the post-Saddam era

This article is featured in Orient III/2023.

Post-invasion Iraq: An impossible task, poorly executed

This article is featured in Orient III/2023.

The post-2003 ruling political elite circle in Iraq vs. its challengers: Differences in their support bases and electoral strategies

This article is featured in Orient III/2023.

The 2003 invasion and occupation of Iraq and the logic of intervention

This article is featured in Orient III/2023.

Warfare in Iraq since the 2003 invasion: The diffusion of the projection of political violence

This article is featured in Orient III/2023.

The Abraham Accords: A somewhat contradictory work in progress?

This article delves into the implications of the Abraham Accords and is featured in Orient II/2023.

From tacit cooperation to formal strategic partnership: The Abraham Accords

This article analyses the consequences of the Abraham Accords and is featured in Orient II/2023.

Qatar’s changing international relations

This article shed light on the changing international relations of Qatar and is featured in Orient II/2023.

Saudi Arabia’s changing international profile: The role of sovereign wealth

This article investigates the role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Saudi Arabia's foreign policy and is featured in Orient II/2023.

Money trees in the Gulf: The power of sovereign wealth funds in shifting GCC international politics

This article investigates the role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in the Gulf States' foreign policy and is featured in Orient II/2023.

The “new” GCC: Strategic autonomy, organisational cacophony

This article takes a closer look at what a more active foreign policy of its member states means for the GCC overall and is featured in Orient II/2023.

Relationship between China and the GCC states: Natural partners or uneasy bedfellows?

This article sheds a critical light on the relations between the GCC states and China and is featured in Orient II/2023.

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The German Orient-Institute (Deutsches Orient-Institut, DOI) was founded in 1960 by the non-profit-organization German Near and Middle East Association (NUMOV), which is the oldest and largest organisation that promotes economic development between Germany and the countries of the Near and Middle East. The DOI regularly publishes scientific publications such as the ORIENT, Short-Analysis, Business-Guides and various policy-advising Studies.

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