The New Lines Institute appears less like a conventional research body and more like a multi-layered system, where knowledge intersects with funding, and media overlaps with spheres of political influence.

In his relentless campaign against all independent forces in Tunisia, the head of the Tunisian regime, Kais Saied, has shown an acute sensitivity to any figures or organizations with social influence that operate outside his control.

In January 2026, Saudi criticism of “Israel” and the UAE-led normalization track sparked a fierce U.S. “pro-Israel” lobby backlash, exposing a widening regional rift.

Syria, “Israel”, and the U.S. agreed on a security and economic coordination mechanism, while Syria’s silence leaves the deal’s political impact uncertain.

Five years into Morocco’s normalization with “Israel,” widespread opposition warns of Zionist influence and the sidelining of the Palestinian cause, even as officials hail it as a strategic success.