Middle East Politics on the Brink of Collapse
During this period, Turkey and Qatar supported the revolutionary wave, in opposition to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Israel, which supported counter-revolutionary movements.
US-Turkey Relations in the Trump Era: A Turkish Perspective
In addition, Turkey’s efforts to unveil the Khashoggi murder in Istanbul damaged the Trump administration’s prestige and legitimacy when Trump openly refused to impose sanctions on those responsible for the murder of the Saudi journalist, viewing weapon sales as an important source of U.
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.
An Iron Curtain on the Eastern Mediterranean: Will the US Isolate Turkey?
The support given to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, U.
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
It can be argued that the figures against the Muslim Brotherhood receive strong lobbying funds from anti-Brotherhood countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and most importantly, Egypt.
Is Israel Knocking on the Doors of Gehenna?
During the last period of the Obama administration, an anti-Saudi approach had been followed.
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 will US Sanctions on Iran Affect the Region and the World?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the supply shortage in the global market after the withdrawal of Iranian oil would be met by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, this does not seem very possible due to various technical and political reasons.
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.
People Power? Fall of Al-Bashir and the Future of Sudan
While all these countries, and others such as Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia expressed support for the continuation of Al-Bashir’s rule, the Sudanese people continued to protest against the government.
Arab Emancipation and the Liberation of Palestine
For this reason, Israel joined forces with the horrified ruling families of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates kill the Arab Spring, frustrate the Arab quest for democratisation and restore power to their allies.
The Fate of Syria’s Constitutional Committee
However, the tribal forces’ loyalties are misplaced, working with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, in an attempt to take measures steps to prevent further Iranian expansion in Syria.
Can the Muslim Brotherhood in Algeria Be a Transformative Power?
The movement also harshly criticized Israeli policies towards Palestine and commented against the regional policy choices of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
What’s Behind Turkey and Iran’s Joint Operation on the PKK?
Iran would welcome any opportunity for partnership with Turkey, which is also going through troubled relations with the Saudis, Israel, and the U.
How the US and Israel are Trying to Bring Iran to its Knees
Saudi Arabia and other anti-Iran Gulf countries desperately seek Trump’s support in their endeavor to confront Iran.
Turkey as a Rising Actor in Global Arms Exports
As the largest arms importer in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia increased its arms purchase by 192%.
Islam in the UAE’s Foreign Policy
This pillar of the UAE’s foreign policy became increasingly important following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, which two Emirati hijackers carried out with 17 others mainly from Saudi Arabia, as well as the Islamic State’s meteoric rise to power in Iraq and Syria in 2014.
Undemocratic But Democratic: How the Global Hegemony Is Maintained through Coups
For instance, the French Le Monde approaches the issue with this question: “Why does the Trump administration persist on Maduro’s leave while it avoids creating problems and tolerates the Saudi Arabian and Russian regimes?” Let alone any criticisms or condemnations towards the U.
