Amine Ayoub

Amine Ayoub is a policy analyst and writer based in Morocco. His media contributions appeared in The Jerusalem Post, Yedioth Ahronoth , Arutz Sheva ,The Times of Israel and many others. His writings focus on Islamism, jihad, Israel and MENA politics. He tweets at @amineayoubx.

Articles by this Author
Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was previously known by his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, led Jabhat al-Nusra, an al-Qaeda affiliate, before rebranding it as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
Middle East Forum Online
New Syrian Leader Remains Security Threat Despite Rebranding
Despite Now Positioning Himself as a Statesman, in an Interview Ayoub Argued That Sharaa’s past Cannot Be Ignored
March 19, 2025
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Amine Ayoub
For the United States, the pipeline presents a golden opportunity to secure partnerships, counter Chinese and Russian influence in the region, and support its allies in North and West Africa.
Middle East Forum Online
Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline: A Strategic Win for Africa and the United States
The Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline, at over 6,000 KM and Set to Serve 400 Million People, Is a Game-Changer for Africa’s Economic Integration and Global Trade Positioning
March 7, 2025
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Amine Ayoub
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Middle East Forum Online
Egypt’s Gaza Plan: A Deadly Trap for Israel and the U.S.
The Plan Is a Dangerous Scheme That Threatens Israel’s Security, Strengthens Hamas, and Undermines U.S. Strategic Interests
March 6, 2025
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Amine Ayoub
Skyline of West Bay and Doha City Center, Qatar, during sunrise. As Israel considers military action over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the Trump administration faces pressure to counter Iran’s influence and reevaluate U.S.-Qatar ties.
Middle East Forum Online
Iran’s Regional Recalibration: Qatar at the Center, Proxies on the Periphery
Tehran Is Expanding Beyond Proxies to Forge Direct State Alliances, with Qatar as a Key Enabler
February 28, 2025
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The Qatar Foundation headquarters.
Middle East Forum Online
Qatar’s Grip on Education Is Causing an Explosion of Campus Antisemitism
The Conversation Surrounding Foreign Influence in Education Must Shift From Passive Concern to Active Resistance Before It Is Too Late.
February 24, 2025
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Amine Ayoub
Middle East Forum Online
Could Morocco’s Religious Tolerance Be the Answer to the Chinese Uyghur Crisis?
As China’s Repression of Uyghur Muslims Continues, Morocco’s Commitment to Religious Tolerance and Human Rights Offers a Potential Refuge—and a Stark Contrast to Global Inaction.
February 21, 2025
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Amine Ayoub
Darnah, Libya
Middle East Forum Online
Libya: The Battleground of Superpowers, Islamism, and Corruption
Since Gaddafi’s 2011 Assassination, Warlords, Extremists, and Foreign Powers Have Exploited Libya’s Instability, Fueling Terrorism, Migration Crises, and Russian Expansion; These Threats Endanger US Allies and Global Stability, Requiring Urgent Action.
February 17, 2025
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Amine Ayoub
Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation (left), and Taliban representative Abdul Ghani Baradar (right) sign the agreement to bring peace to Afghanistan in Doha, Qatar on Feb. 29, 2020.
Middle East Forum Online
Jihadist Diplomacy: A Silent Shift in Global Politics
In Some Cases, Media Narratives Have Shifted to Focus on Pragmatism Rather Than Ideology, Portraying Engagement With Such Groups as a Necessary Evil Rather Than a Strategic Risk.
February 14, 2025
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Amine Ayoub
Encompassing key nations such as Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, North Africa faces challenges ranging from political upheavals and economic instability to the rise of militant groups.
Middle East Forum Online
Israel and North Africa: Security Challenges and Strategic Alliances
Ensuring Stability in North Africa Is Not Only a Regional Necessity but Also a Global Imperative
February 9, 2025
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Amine Ayoub
Last week, journalist Fajr Al-Saeed was detained by Kuwaiti authorities for her calls to normalize ties with Israel, violating the country’s 1964 law that prohibits any engagement with the Israeli state.
Middle East Forum Online
Arrest of Pro-Israel Kuwaiti Journalist Highlights Muslim Brotherhood’s Influence
Fajr Al-Saeed’s Arrest Underscores a Pivotal Moment in the Arab World’s Relationship with Israel and the Broader Middle East Geopolitical Dynamics
January 11, 2025
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Amine Ayoub
Middle East Forum Online
Assad’s Fall Won’t Revive the Arab Spring
The Battle to Oust Assad Has Long Ceased to Be About Democratic Reforms or Justice for the Syrian People
December 16, 2024
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Amine Ayoub
The U.S.-flagged container ship Maersk Denver docked at the port of Algeciras, Spain, on Sept. 13, 2018. In early Nov. 2024, Spain refused it access to the same port because, it alleged, the ship was carrying military supplies bound for Israel.
Middle East Forum Online
Morocco’s Unexpected Solution to Spain’s Antisemitism
In Early November Spain Refused to Allow a U.S.-Flagged Ship to Dock at Its Ports, Alleging It Was Carrying Military Supplies to Israel
December 10, 2024
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A woman holds a Free Syrian Army flag after the fall of Damascus to Islamist rebels; Dec. 8, 2024.
Middle East Forum Online
For Israel, the Rise of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham Represents a Dangerous Development
HTS Has Been One of the Most Influential Rebel Factions in Syria, Originally Emerging from Jabhat Al-Nusra, a Group with Close Ties to Al-Qaeda
December 10, 2024
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Amine Ayoub
Middle East Forum Online
Are Islamists in Morocco Really Against Normalization with Israel?
The Islamist Stance on Normalization in Morocco Is Not as Monolithic as It May Appear at First Glance
November 29, 2024
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Amine Ayoub
Ahnaf Kalam
FWI Research
U.S. Taxpayers Funding Anti-American Mosque in Michigan
March 27, 2024
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Dexter Van Zile