In a strained relationship with the Biden administration, Bukele finds in Ankara a potential partner to develop a broad cooperation agenda, while later visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in his regional tour.
Dassault Rafale vs. F-35: More than Just Selecting a Combat Aircraft
Read: Will Biden Upend the Controversial US-UAE Arms Deal?Two states, namely Israel and Singapore, are procuring the F-35 as Security Cooperative Participants (SCP) under agreements signed in 2003.
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.
How Intelligence Agencies Turned into Foreign Policy Tools
For example, the negotiations by former director of Mossad Yossi Cohen, in 2020, within the scope of the normalization of relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel can be given as an example of intelligence diplomacy.
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.
France-Greece-Saudi Arabia Alliance in the Eastern Mediterranean
Read: Turkey and Greece: Exploratory Talks under the Shadow of Third PartiesIn February 2021, the Philia Forum brought Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain together to integrate into the pre-established Greek-Egypt-Cyprus cooperation.
Arms Sell Like Hotcakes: Yemen Turns into a Hub for Arm Dealers
Houthis have greatly benefited from this huge stockpile to fight a long-term battle, and to maintain a superior position in terms of military equipment and firepower compared to the Yemeni national army and the popular resistance groups supported by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Omicron Reveals Racism against Africans, Once More
, France, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Australia and Japan and numerous states of the global South, including India, Turkey, the UAE, Qatar, and a few African states.
Saudi-Turkish Relations: A Possible Breakthrough?
n November 25, Turkey's Vice President Fuat Oktay met with Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasabi in Istanbul amid warming ties between Ankara and its Gulf rival, the UAE.
AUKUS and Its Potential Implications for the MENA Region
Recent military procurement deals such as the Turkish S-400 acquisition, the Pakistani JF-17 fighter aircraft production contract with China, Saudi-UAE procurements of F-35 aircraft, and THAAD air defense systems from the U.
Why Russia Protects the YPG in Syria
Moscow regards the legitimate Syrian opposition as a bigger threat than the YPG.
Erbil Conference on Normalization with Israel Stirs Debates
he Erbil Conference that took place on September 24, 2021, and hosted more than 300 Iraqi delegates from all across Iraq, including tribal and religious leaders, called for the normalization of ties between Baghdad and Tel Aviv following the examples of Bahrain, Morocco, the UAE, and Sudan in 2020.
Turkey-Somalia Relations: A Decade of Substantial Strategic Cooperation
Read: From Cooperation to Conflict: The UAE’s Deepening Crisis with Somalia and DjiboutiIn the last decade, Turkey has achieved its substantial goals of capacity-buildings in Somalia while simultaneously closely considering regional politics and geopolitical sensibilities.
Border and Rule: Global Migration, Capitalism, and the Rise of Racist Nationalism
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The breadth and scope of Walia’s study covers not just first-world countries in their treatment of refugees and asylum seekers, but also bears upon ongoings in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, the UAE, India, Brazil and the Philippines, among others.
Political Shiism and State-Building in Iraq: An Interview with Ali Taher El-Hammood
Read: Islam in the UAE’s Foreign PolicySince 2003, Iraqi Shiite Islamists have ruled with the same secular tools and way of thinking.
Raisi’s Foreign Policy: Notes on Iran’s New Cabinet
After his election, he clearly stated that Iran wants to normalize its relations with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Realpolitik vs. Idealpolitik: Turkey-Gulf Re-friending after a Decade-Long Rivalry
Read: The Straw That Might Break the Camel’s Back in Saudi-UAE RelationsHowever, the harmony that Turkey and the GCC enjoyed ended fairly soon with the Arab uprisings, especially after Egypt’s military takeover in 2013.
Sudan and Turkey Head towards Strategic Cooperation?
A series of normalization moves have taken place between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Egypt and Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Turkey and the UAE, and Turkey and Sudan, which would have been impossible a few months back.
NSO’s Pegasus Scandal Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg of Israeli Spyware
Read: Will Biden Upend the Controversial US-UAE Arms Deal?The Israeli government under Benjamin Netanyahu was even NSO’s patron, whereby it promoted and pushed its spyware sales across the world.
Understanding the Tunisian Coup: Actors and Implications
Is it reasonable to believe that he would suspend the parliament and move to monopolize all of the state’s power in his hands without having coordinated in advance with foreign powers such as the French president to secure international support, and then with Saudi Arabia and the UAE to secure the necessary financial support to cement his coup?Read: Tunisian Politics at Crossroad with Kais Saied’s Vision of GovernanceMoreover, there is much to be gleaned from the international response to the coup.