The series of investigations, analyses and reports that follows is the result of a collaboration with experts from Neapolis University Pafos and the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington, D.C., as well as colleagues from the Middle East—whose names are withheld for security reasons—The National newspaper in the United Arab Emirates, journalists from the German public service broadcaster ARD network, the Serbian Crime and Corruption Reporting Network (KRIK), and the online magazine Inkstick. Published in print by TA NEA newspaper, this special edition documents various aspects of arms trafficking to and from one of the world’s most volatile regions, where the latest conflict, which began in October 2023, has claimed at least 49,000 lives.
By combining investigative reporting, data journalism, and expert analyses, we aim to illuminate the flow of arms and money, the key actors involved and their financial gains, and the broader implications for global security.
Syrian Shipowner in Piraeus on Sanctions List
A Houthi-linked exchange house, oil for Hezbollah, and two merchant ships at the centre of an international legal battle.
Armaments: Israel and the others
Data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on international arms transfers to Israel, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Yemen and Palestine. What does the data on the quantity and origin of transfers show?
Hamas Weapons in Bulgaria
How a cache of weapons in southern Bulgaria is allegedly linked to a Hamas cell, planning attacks in Europe. iMEdD followed the trail of a man accused of being involved in the network.
Israel – Iran: The Nuclear Factor
Dr. Doreen Horschig, a fellow with the Project on Nuclear Issues at CSIS in Washington, D.C., analyses the current situation around the issue of nuclear power in the Middle East.
Military Expenditure in the Middle East: Who spends more?
Turkey and Israel increased their military expenditure more in 2023 than in 2022. A large percentage of GDP is spent on military expenditure for the economically struggling Lebanon.
An area that changes through the barrel of a gun
Dr. Marina Eleftheriadou, scientific advisor for the dossier “The Armories of the Middle East,” analyzes the region’s geopolitical significance, its complexities, and the ever-growing need for research and study.
Scientific Consultant: Dr. Marina Eleftheriadou
Content Director iMEdD: Aggelos Petropoulos
Αrt Director iMEdD: Evgenios Kalofolias
Editor in Chief: Kostas Koukoumakas
Editorial Team iMEdD:
Katerina Voutsina, Kelly Kiki, Κostas Koukoumakas,
Chrysoyla Marinou, George Schinas, Thanasis Troboukis
Contributors:
Dr. Doreen Horschig Phd (CSIS), Bojana Jovanovic (KRIK),
Michael Picard (Inkstick), Ahmet Șenyurt (SWR/ARD),
Tariq Tahir (The National), Nikolay Doychinov
Translations: Evita Lykou, Anatoli Stavroulopoulou
