Syria is believed to be the source of an estimated 80% of the world’s supply of Captagon pills, according to United Kingdom government data, with the surge in production rooted in the country’s 2011 uprisings.
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Results of the March 31 nationwide local elections in Turkey represent the first true defeat for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) since its 2001 founding. Alan agsiw.org/erdogan-politi…

Illegal production and smuggling of Captagon pills remain rife in the Middle East, with demand for the stimulant high among partygoers, students, and others in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and elsewhere.  – Khalifa Al Nahyan agsiw.org/rise-of-captag…

Films that seem very apolitical on the surface could have a lot more going on. Samhita Sunya agsiw.org/programs/the-f…

There is still an idea that the West makes better films. You would want your film to play in Cannes instead of New Delhi. Alia Yunis
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Some filmmakers develop their skills with the fast-paced environment of Ramadan serials. Samhita Sunya agsiw.org/programs/the-f…

Kuwait, Syria, and Egypt were the powerhouses of Ramadan series starting in the 1980s. Alia Yunis
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The consequences for drug trafficking in the Middle East are severe, with hefty sentences including life in prison and the death penalty, in some countries. – Khalifa Al Nahyan agsiw.org/rise-of-captag…

We must have a whole different way of looking at what is a film now. Alia Yunis
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What is interested about Saudi Arabia is that there are so many creative people that have been making films on their own for so long. Alia Yunis agsiw.org/programs/the-f…

While his constitutional power and dominance of the judiciary remain intact, Erdogan is probably in his final term and will find domestic and foreign initiatives somewhat more complicated. Alan agsiw.org/erdogan-politi…

In February, Jordanian forces killed five smugglers attempting to bring the drug Captagon over the Syria-Jordan border, shining a spotlight on the often overlooked consequences of the Captagon trade across the Middle East.  – Khalifa Al Nahyan agsiw.org/rise-of-captag…

For The Nation’s podcast 'Start Making Sense,' Hussein Ibish analyzed the political battle for control of the PLO. thenation.com/podcast/politi…

For The New York Times, Hussein Ibish commented on critical decisions made by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas and the implications for the war in Gaza.
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Erdogan Politically Wounded But Still Turkey’s Dominant Power Alan agsiw.org/erdogan-politi…

In the Middle East, strategic partnerships offer India flexibility to continue cooperation with competing rivals including Iran as well as the GCC states and Israel, who continue to see Iran as their “common adversary.” Gopi Krishna  agsiw.org/indias-balanci…

While the humanitarian crises that long-running conflicts in the Middle East have produced tend to make the headlines, less documented is the persistent rise in drug trafficking in the region and its consequences across borders. – Khalifa Al Nahyan agsiw.org/rise-of-captag…

With the Middle East roiled by the Israel-Hamas war, India’s pursuit of strategic autonomy and dynamic strategic partnerships built upon shared interests remains an indispensable strategy. Gopi Krishna  agsiw.org/indias-balanci…

AGSIW is pleased to present screenings of Saudi Film 'Hajjan' as part of FilmfestDC. Purchase your tickets now! agsiw.org/programs/scree…

As Syria’s reintegration into the region continues, a holistic, long-term approach is needed to tackle the Captagon crisis plaguing the Middle East. – Khalifa Al Nahyan agsiw.org/rise-of-captag…