Research Projects
The Council on Middle East Relations (TCMER) conducts regular and periodical studies, reports and analyses which are pertinent to local, regional and global events and issues impacting on Australia’s national interests now and in the future. As a result of our research work, The Council submits its recommendations to legislators and to industry, civil society and community decision-makers to address these issues, and conducts further studies to anticipate future developments.
The Council on Middle East Relations research programs include political, security, military, economic and social issues.
Countering Terrorism & Extremism Affairs
TCMER’s Countering Terrorism and Extremism Affairs program seeks to provide a greater understanding of the threats and challenges of today and tomorrow - grasping where they come from and why they come about, and most importantly, how to more effectively and sustainable defeat them.
Economic Affairs
TCMER’s Economic Affairs program focuses on the economies of the MENA, covering the macro-economy, economic development, energy and labour markets.
Middle East & North African Affairs
TCMER’s MENA Affairs program aims to enhance Australia’s understanding of the major issues and opportunities throughout the MENA who are key political, security, and economic partners of our nation. It is a hub for analysis of developments within the the Gulf Cooperation Council and the broader region, including Iran, Yemen, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Defence and Security Affairs
TCMER’s Defence and Security Affairs program provides rigorous and multidisciplinary analysis of the current and emerging military and security challenges throughout the Arab World and opportunities facing Australia and its allies and partners.
Islamophobia
TCMER’s Islamophobia program aims to explore the maintenance and extension of existing power paradigms by bringing together academics, thinkers, practitioners and researchers from around the globe who engage, question and challenge the existing disparities in economic, political, social and cultural relations.
Women
TCMER’s Women’s program seeks to provide a platform for new and diverse perspectives of Muslim women to foster a deeper understanding among policymakers of their rights, aspirations and their essential role.