Home>Focus on the Middle East

5 March 2026

Focus on the Middle East

Israeli-American strikes against Iran and subsequent retaliation from Tehran, the ramifications on a regional and international scale, the assertion of a new American hegemony, and Beijing's cautious wait-and-see approach: the Near and Middle East region is undergoing a new phase of upheaval. CERI researchers analyse pressing current events by drawing on their extensive research experience, in-depth knowledge of the region, and international relations.

Articles

Interviews & debates

Other contributions (to articles & news) are listed on our Media page, available here.

 

Cover image caption: Detailed map of the Middle East (credits: Milam Photo / CANVA)

Contact us

Media Contact

Coralie Meyer
Phone : +33 (0)1 58 71 70 85
coralie.meyer@sciencespo.fr

Éléonore Longuève
Phone : +33 (0)1 58 71 70 09
eleonore.longueve@sciencespo.fr