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Author: Yasmine Samolada

Yasmine is an undergraduate student in the class of 2027, double majoring in physics and mechanical engineering, with a certificate in Arabic. Originally from Greece, she is interested in analyzing global geopolitical shifts and policy developments, which she explores through her work in a policy think tank. Her research interests center on energy, technology, and international diplomacy in the Middle East and Europe, while she also pursues high-energy physics research, alongside passions for photography and violin.
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A New Order? The Changing Balance of Power in the Middle East Pt. III

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Yasmine Samolada

Part 3: Saudi Arabia’s Ascendancy: Balancing Power, Partnerships, and Global Influence Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the most consequential actors in the M...

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A New Order? The Changing Balance of Power in the Middle East Pt. II

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Yasmine Samolada

Part 2 : Russia’s Geopolitical Reckoning in the Middle East Russia’s historical engagement in the Middle East is entrenched in religious, cultural, and geopolit...

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A New Order? The Changing Balance of Power in the Middle East Pt. I

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Yasmine Samolada

Part 1: The Decline of Iran’s Regional Hegemony General Introduction Recent events in the Middle East are reshaping the region’s geopolitical landscape, s...

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