Middle East Politics on the Brink of Collapse
With the support of Saudi Arabia and Israel, the UAE’s hostile policies target countries like Turkey and Iran.
US-Turkey Relations in the Trump Era: A Turkish Perspective
On the one side were Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies (the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain) who are against Doha, and on the other side were Turkey, Iran and, to a lesser extent, Russia, which support Doha.
War Drums Beat Louder in the Middle East
On May 12, two Saudi owned oil tankers were attacked near the port of the Fujairah in the UAE.
The Libya Crisis and the Future of Khalifa Haftar
-Israel-UAE axis, Turkey and some other global actors have sided with the Presidential Council of Libya and the Government of National Accord by staying true to the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) and the Rome Conference against the attack of warlord Khalifa Haftar on Tripoli.
How Long Can Iran Resist US Pressure?
Iran could seek to damage oil tankers that belong to Saudi Arabia or the UAE, which have already declared that they are ready to supply Iran’s customers with oil.
Trump’s Designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization is a Grave Mistake
Figures working on declaring the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization receive strong lobbying funds from anti-Brotherhood countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt.
Is Israel Knocking on the Doors of Gehenna?
A couple of days after the picture with Trump, Saudi King and Sisi around the orb, the Gulf Crisis kicked off, and the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Bahrain began implementing isolationist policies against Qatar.
Why did Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet with the Islah Bloc?
Jordan—unlike Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—has not designated the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization, which reflects the king’s feeling that there is an ambush for both Palestinians and Jordanians that would deprive them of their right to be accountable for the holy sites in the old city of Jerusalem.
How did Haftar Gain his Way to Tripoli? The Libyan Crisis and the Role of International Actors
The current UN situation cannot be explained alone with the UN’s inability of keeping up with recent developments in Libya, as there are also suggestions of a strong UAE lobby and French support for Haftar.
Christian Zionists, Zionists and Authoritarian Regimes in the Middle East: A Bermuda Triangle?
recent article published by Foreign Policy argues that Arab regimes – particularly, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE – are sponsoring white supremacist rhetoric in the West, and that they are doing this in the name of fighting so-called Islamists.
Jordan: Silent Brother in Gulf Politics
First, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Egypt constitute a pro-U.
To Counter Turkey, Saudi Arabia Backs the YPG in Syria
Of all the Arabian Peninsula monarchies, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received the most blame in Turkey for its backing of the YPG.
Turkey’s Reliable Diplomacy in the Somalia-Somaliland Talks
The Saudi-UAE axis that is worried by Turkey’s influence in East-Africa and the red-sea and Somalia’s neutrality in the Qatar blockade are watching closely.
Qatar’s Football Victory Solidified its Moral Dominance Against Gulf Rivals
In the qualifiers, Qatar eliminated Iraq and secured another victory against South Korea in the quarterfinals before trashing the UAE in the semi-final.
Abiy Ahmed’s Ethiopia: Bandwagon or Hegemony?
On the other hand, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have played a significant role in the speedy rapprochement.
Why Arab Countries are Changing their Strategies Towards Syria
The most obvious development in the normalization process between the Arab countries and the Syrian regime were the announcement of the UAE and Bahraini governments to reopen their embassies in Damascus during the last week of December.
America’s MESA Delusion
Just less than two years ago, at least two members (Saudi Arabia, UAE) of this initiative were reportedly on the verge of invading another member, Qatar.
Turkey’s Relationship with Pakistan and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
The project is among a number of new foreign investments in Pakistan, like Saudi Arabia’s agreement to invest $15 billion in setting up an oil refinery in Gwadar (a port city of Pakistan), and interest from the UAE, which also wants to invest in Gwadar.
Pompeo’s Long Tour: How Incoherence Creates Challenges for the US in the Middle East
Despite the occasional positive statements, the tension between Qatar and its neighbours continues, while Kuwait and Oman remain cautious about the aggressive foreign policy moves of Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Some Arab countries attempting to fill the power vacuum after US withdrawal from Syria
On December 27, the United Arab Emirates announced that it will re-open their embassy in Damascus, which was followed by a visit of UAE businessmen to Syria.
