Raman is a research and consultancy center that studies and analyzes political developments and phenomena in the Middle East. Raman relies on state-of-the-art research methods and tools in preparing its research papers that build up a solid knowledge base and contribute constructively to understanding key issues while solving local and regional problems. Our research principles stem from the need to understand local and regional disputes and offer perspectives that promote stability and progress. Raman also prioritizes contributing to the general knowledge base as the main goal for the center’s research agenda.