Current Projects

Dec 2021 – May 2025

Tafahum wa Tabadul

This project has started in December 2021 and aims to generate further understanding ( tafahum) among regional stakeholders and to foster cooperation ( tabadul) on common interests in West Asia and the Arabian Peninsula (WAAP) – a region that …

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Mar 2017 – May 2025

Rethinking Yemen’s Economy – A Track II Initiative

The Rethinking Yemen’s Economy initiative aims to contribute to peacebuilding and conflict prevention, (economic) stabilization and sustainable development in Yemen by building consensus in crucial policy areas through engaging and promoting …

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Mar 2024 – Feb 2027

West Asian and Sub-Sahara African Partnerships in Flux

The project explores the multi-dimensional and complex relations between selected Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iran) and four Sub-Saharan countries (South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia). It aims to deconstruct …

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Feb 2019 – today

Research Cooperation on Peacebuilding in Yemen

This initiative seeks to develop the capacities of Yemeni and international researchers and organizations in researching and advising on peacebuilding in Yemen. Within its framework, an ongoing series of publications, each resulting from a …

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Oct 2015 – Oct 2024

Iran-Saudi Dialogue Initiative

Since 2015, CARPO has established an Iran-Saudi dialogue format in cooperation with the Stimson Center in Brussels. This initiative entails workshops and publications focusing on the exchange of perspectives on relevant issues between diplomats, …

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Apr 2023 – Dec 2025

Science Communication for Social Cohesion and Inclusion in Yemen

This project aims to develop innovative (knowledge) products addressing matters related to social cohesion and inclusion in Yemen by initiating networks and cooperation between higher education institutions and non-university partners, including …

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