Gulf Regional Rift Mended but Will It Extend to Turkey?
n the wake of the Arab Awakening in 2011, ties between Turkey and the Gulf duo, namely Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), began to deteriorate.
Kuwait’s Parliament Abstains from Foreign Policy Yet Shapes Public Opinion
ver a month ago, Kuwait concluded its parliamentary elections for the 16th legislative term.
Facebook’s Lawsuit against Israeli Spy Firm NSO Reveals Its Dirty Work
federal court against the infamous Israeli spyware firm NSO Group Technologies (“NSO” stands for Niv, Shalev, and Omri, the company’s founders).
War Within War in Yemen: Agendas and Prospects of Warring Parties
he conflict in Yemen began in September 2014 when the Houthi rebels commenced their gradual, but violent takeover of the capital city Sana’a.
Has the Libyan Civil War Come to an End?
n October 23, a ceasefire was signed following the successful campaign by Libya's internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) to roll back General Khalifa Haftar's offensive on Tripoli with Turkish military help.
Will Biden Upend the Controversial US-UAE Arms Deal?
n December 9, efforts in the U.
Who Is in Control of Egyptian Football?
he Club Champions League, the final game of the CAF (Confederation of African Football), took place on November 27, 2020.
The Drone Warfare Revolution Has Arrived
he use of armed drones, or Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs), continues to evolve nineteen years after a CIA MQ-1 Predator drone saw its unsuccessful combat debut over Kandahar, Afghanistan on October 7, 2001, in the first days of the so-called “War on Terror.
How the UAE’s Lobbying Instrument Works Abroad
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is actively resorting to means such as lobbying to attain the power and reputation it has failed to achieve with military interventions.
Despite Withdrawal, Medal for Sisi Only Exposes Lack of Credibility
ermany’s foreign policy has gained global attention these days because of its efforts in the context of the Libyan crisis.
Will Oman Be Ready for a Post-Oil Future?
The country differs from its fellow neighbours in terms of political orientation, economic development as well as social and cultural life.
Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), institutionalized in 1981 at the height of the Iraq-Iran war, was created to provide a unified security umbrella to the bloc’s micro-states who find themselves unable to face powerful political and economic challenges.
Why the Gulf Crisis is Here to Stay
here have been rumors regarding a possible easing of tensions between Qatar and its troubled GCC partners Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Why the Northern Syrian Oil Fields Are So Important to Trump
espite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying that US troops are staying in Syria in order to 'secure the oil', data indicates that Syria has no remarkable oil reserves.
What is Happening in Kashmir? A Chronology
n August 5, 2019, the Indian Government revoked Indian-administered Kashmir’s special constitutional status.
French Islam: How France and the UAE Partners to Create a State Approved Religion
ust as the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman offered to cooperate with Britain to spread “moderate Islam” together, earlier this year, Hakim el Karoui, an advisor to the French President Emmanuel Macron, embarked on cooperation with the UAE to invent a “French Islam.
Is the UAE Changing its Strategy Toward Iran?
espite years of close economic and cultural relations, the United Arab Emirates and Iran have been in opposite camps in regional politics.
What If the Worst-Case Scenario Happens in Idlib?
he United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released a new report about humanitarian developments in Idlib, stating that 576,000 people were displaced between 1 May and August 18 in 2019.
Turkey-Saudi Rivalry: Conflicting Visions for a Future Middle East
If there is one single issue that has bedeviled Turkey’s relationship with the GCC and Saudi Arabia, it is Turkey’s past efforts to cultivate strong ties with Egypt under President Morsi’s Muslim Brotherhood government.
Is Trump’s Maximum Pressure Policy against Iran working?
S President Donald Trump’s anti-Iran stance has grown dangerous since he abandoned the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), or the nuclear deal, in May 2018.
