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Interregional for Strategic Analysis recently held a panel discussion entitled "How Can Mideast Nations Deal with Oncoming Food Security Problems?" featuring Dr. Christian Henderson, Lecturer in International Relations and Scholar of Political Economy and Development in the Middle East at Leiden University in the Netherlands. The discussion focused on food security in some Mideast, North African, and Gulf countries, as well as made some recommendations for enhancing food security in the region at large.

How Can Mideast Nations Deal with Oncoming Food Security Problems? (Panel Discussion)

Future Food Fiasco:

The United Arab Emirates has been able to achieve a prominent international position in technologies and related future concepts. This has appeared in a number of indicators, one of which is great interest in Metaverse technology. This interest is reflected in a number of policies, legislation, programs, and initiatives aimed at anticipating this technology in a way that keeps pace with global changes, supports state-owned components, and enhances the UAE’s economic presence as a leading global destination.

What are the Implications of Growing UAE Interest in Metaverse Technology?

Investing in the Future:

On June 26, Sudanese-Ethiopian tensions escalated in the border dispute over the Al-Fashaga area after the Sudanese army announced the killing of one Sudanese civilian and seven Sudanese soldiers by Ethiopian forces that had captured them on June 22, following clashes at the border between the two countries. Currently, the Ethiopian government is denying the execution of the Sudanese soldiers and has accused local Ethiopian militias of killing them. This situation portends further escalation between the two countries, and matters may spiral out of control to threaten the security and stability of the Horn of Africa.

What are the Chances of War between Ethiopia and Sudan?

Limits of Escalation:

The UAE has adopted a flexible approach to dealing with risks posed by natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods, although it is not frequently hit by these kinds of disasters. This is part of its early warning system and proactive approach towards potential risks in order to ensure the security of its people and infrastructure. The UAE also provides aid at the regional and international level for countries dealing with natural disasters. Its expansive relief programs provide multifaceted support for victims of disasters around the world through the state’s humanitarian diplomacy. These factors help contextualize the announcement made by the UAE’s National Center of Meteorology on 2 July 2022 that monitoring stations had recorded a 6.3-magnitude earthquake in southern Iran and that this was felt in some areas of the UAE without causing any damage.

How Does the UAE Manage the Risk of Surprise Earthquakes?

Averting Disaster:

Every now and then, TikTok is criticized for its affiliation with a Chinese company, not to mention its many serious technological and security risks. During his tenure, former President Donald Trump waged a war on the app and called for its ban in the US. With allegations that the app violates the privacy of its US users, many question about current President Joe Biden’s position on TikTok, and whether it still poses a threat to US national security.

Is TikTok a National Security Threat to the US?

Social Media Menace:

In addition to the Russia-Ukraine war and the global economic crisis, COVID-19 is now back in the news and on the European policy agenda. This is due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Europe, despite the hot weather. The rising number of cases has spawned fears that the pandemic could exacerbate the economic recession through halting commercial activities. It could also increase pressure on health organizations in various European countries and force governments to make emergency policy decisions that could be at odds with their ongoing efforts to mitigate the fallout of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Why is COVID-19 on the rise again in Europe?

A New Wave:

The US’s reduced involvement in the Middle East and its plans to redistribute US forces based in the region has been seen as part of the Biden administration’s strategy to focus instead on the Indo-Pacific and curb China’s expansion. The White House announced on 14 June that the president would make his first visit the Middle East since taking office. The visit will last four days (from 13 to 16 July) and Biden will visit Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia, where he will meet with King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He will also attend a summit with the leaders of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and of Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan.

Biden Plans First Visit to The Middle East

Back on the Map:

There have been increasing signs of instability in India recently after the Indian government refused to repeal its new military recruitment policy, which it had announced in mid-June. The Agnipath Scheme (literally, "the path of fire") would reduce the number of recruits accepted into the Indian army each year through offering short-term contracts. Large-scale popular protests have swept across 12 states and have resulted in the death of one Indian citizen and dozens of arrests, as well as extensive destruction of public and private property. Opposition parties have also become involved, promising that demonstrations will continue until the policy is withdrawn. This threatens to further exacerbate the crisis and expand its potential impacts on India’s political and economic trajectory.

Why are Protests Escalating Against India’s Military Recruitment Policy?

Fiery Path:

The first round of the French legislative elections was held on June 12th to compete for the 577 seats in the French National Assembly, according to a single-vote system, under which a candidate is considered the winner of the district seat if he or she obtains more than 50% of the vote in the first or second round. This first round produced disturbing results for the French president, opening the way for a system of "cohabitation" for the fourth time in the history of the Fifth Republic, in which the prime minister is from a political bloc or party opposing the president. This will ultimately be decided in the second round of voting, which is to be held on June 19. 

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