Dassault Rafale vs. F-35: More than Just Selecting a Combat Aircraft
The Rafale by France and the F-35 by the United States were the two most prominent aircraft in the headlines throughout the year.
The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry in Yemen
In recent days, the Government of Yemen “liberated” energy-rich Shabwah while the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-backed al-Amaliqa Brigades has been advancing into Marib.
Tunisia at a Crossroads: Either Tyranny or Democracy Lies Ahead
On the international front, the early optimism from coup supporters that the anti-democratic regimes of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates would spend generously on the coup in order to “buy” popular approval and support has dissipated.
How Intelligence Agencies Turned into Foreign Policy Tools
Private intelligence companies have been playing an important role, especially within the United States intelligence structure for decades.
Macron, the Gulf, and Islam
n December 3 and 4, 2021, French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to the Gulf for a short visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers
Warring parties in Yemen have bought large quantities of conventional weapons, some of which are modern weapons from the United States and other Western countries, while most came from Russia and the former Soviet Union.
How a Dutch Pacifist Activist Ended up on the Europol and Interpol Terrorism Lists
After settling the case in Germany with the payment of a fine, he complained that his data continued to be stored by Interpol due to an alert based on the same fraud in the United States.
Managing the Rivalry between the UAE and Turkey
ohammed bin Zayed, the crown prince of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), visited Turkey and was received by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on November 24.
F-16Vs Instead of F-35s: What’s behind Turkey’s Request?
urkey has recently requested the sale of 40 F-16V fighter aircraft from the United States and upgrade kits for 80 F-16s in its inventory.
The Search for a Third Way: The Non-Aligned Movement, G77, and NIEO
he hegemonic interpretation of the Cold War has been a struggle between a capitalist and liberal democratic Western bloc led by the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on the one hand, and a communist Eastern bloc led by the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact on the other.
Hindutva Radicalization of the Indian Cricket Team
akistan entered the ICC T-20 World Cup with a least than ideal preparation, after both the England and New Zealand cricket teams cancelled their respective tours to the country in September, citing “security concerns,” thus depriving the Green Shirts of a much-needed tune up on the eve of the white ball tournament in the United Arab Emirates.
Realpolitik vs. Idealpolitik: Turkey-Gulf Re-friending after a Decade-Long Rivalry
The regional security perceptions of two opposing alliances - one that supported the popular movements, spearheaded by Turkey and Qatar, and another that opposed them championed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Egypt - diverged significantly over regional crises, creating an “ideological proxy war” which preponderated over their mutual concerns.
Al-Kadhimi’s Dashing Hopes: Regional Security Conference Held in Baghdad
It appears that President Joe Biden’s strategic shift in foreign policy orientation from the Middle East to Asia, his stated policy of making human rights the priority of his foreign policy abroad, and the recent debacle in Afghanistan have alarmed Arab regional leaders, Saudis, and the United Arab Emirates and convinced them to chart a new foreign policy in the region and regard Washington as unreliable.
The Straw That Might Break the Camel’s Back in Saudi-UAE Relations
egional security perceptions of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concurred regarding regional crises and wars in the Middle East since the Arab uprisings, making the two countries work hand in hand in the economic and military fields.
NSO’s Pegasus Scandal Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg of Israeli Spyware
Traces of the Pegasus malware were most recently discovered on phones in the United Kingdom and France, amongst 45 other countries where the virus was found.
The Gamesmanship of Straits in Global Politics
VIDEO: Canal Istanbul’s geopolitical importanceMoving a little further east, the Strait of Hormuz plays a particular role in the oil trade and in the geopolitical dynamics between Iran on the northern coast and the United Arab Emirates and Musandam, an exclave of Oman, on the southern coast.
GCC-Damascus Rapprochement Can Pit Syria Against Turkey Even Further
ollowing the First Gulf War, the foreign ministers of Syria, Egypt, and the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), namely Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), met in Damascus and agreed on a new security cooperation initiative for the Gulf which came to be known as the “Damascus Declaration.
Cryptocurrencies in the Middle East: Investment Surrounded by Risk
Read: The Rise of Bitcoin and its Ambiguous FutureRain, a cryptocurrency trading platform licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, serves crypto products and services in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Oman.
What the Return of Mercenaries Means for the World Politics
A few years later, he writes in his book The Prince, that mercenaries are: “disunited, ambitious, without discipline, unfaithful; gallant among friends, vile among enemies; no fear of God, no faith with men.
“Istanbul Is a Testing Ground for the Afghan Peace Talks”: An Interview with Heela Najibullah
Recognizing the role of Pakistan in backing the Mujahideen groups, the Geneva Accords ensured an agreement between the Republic of Afghanistan and Pakistan with the Soviet Union and the United States as guarantors, which is still binding.
