Yasmine Farouk

Jul 13, 2024 | link.springer.com | Yasmine Farouk

AbstractFor decades, Saudi Arabia’s instrumentalization of its oil revenues and Islamic status secured for it international recognition as an Islamic and Arab power, but globally, it was seen as a small peripheral player in the international system. Starting in 2015, the ascension of a new king significantly altered the contours of Saudi Arabia’s status aspirations.

Feb 27, 2024 | carnegieendowment.org | Jonathan Rynhold |Zaha Hassan |Yasmine Farouk |Muriel Asseburg

The Israel-Hamas war has kindled many debates regarding future governance of Gaza. What will be the fate of Gazans, who will govern them, and how? What role do regional and global powers play? How can the international community take steps toward a more peaceful future for all involved?

Mar 30, 2023 | carnegieendowment.org | Yasmine Farouk

On March 10, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China issued a joint statement announcing an agreement to resume diplomatic relations between Riyadh and Tehran. After seven years of military and diplomatic hostility, the two Gulf powers agreed to work toward resolving their disagreements based on a set of international rules and two bilateral agreements signed in 1998 and 2001.