Read: How Turkey and Saudi Arabia Compete in the BalkansThe importance of this potential development for Kosovo cannot be overstated as a (quasi) single-party government can bring forth a long-awaited political stability that is indispensable for domestic institutional building, advancing reciprocity in negotiations with Serbia, and last but not least, implementing a more coherent and uniform plan in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
All-Out-War between Ethiopia and Sudan on the Doorstep?
Third, in the current tension, the military, political and economic roles of emerging actors such as China, Turkey, UAE, and Saudi Arabia are increasing in the Horn of Africa and Northeast Africa regions as never before.
Why Did the United States Add Israel to CENTCOM?
The Command unit coordinates operations stretching from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen in the West to Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan in the East.
Tunisian Politics at Crossroad with Kais Saied’s Vision of Governance
Kais Saied also knows that although Democrats have regained power in Washington, governments such as France, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE will stand by him firmly if he makes such a move.
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.
Designating Houthis as Terrorists Changes Very Little
Moreover, the designation is believed to have come at the worst possible time as optimism was increasing prior to the announcement that Saudi Arabia and the Houthis were seriously considering negotiations.
Is the UAE-Saudi Political Alliance Sustainable?
he United Arab Emirates (UAE)-Saudi Arabia alliance has been one of the most durable alliances in Middle East politics in the last years.
Kuwait’s Parliament Abstains from Foreign Policy Yet Shapes Public Opinion
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Given that Article 70 of the Kuwaiti constitution stipulates treaties must be approved by a law to be enforced, when Kuwait and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement on December 24, 2019 over the Neutral Zone, a 5,770-square meter oil production zone shared by both countries, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was not deemed final without the approval of the parliament.
Facebook’s Lawsuit against Israeli Spy Firm NSO Reveals Its Dirty Work
Described as the largest concentration of phone hacks targeting a single organization, this NSO spyware operation was conducted on behalf of the governments of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
War Within War in Yemen: Agendas and Prospects of Warring Parties
By March, Saudi Arabia formed a military coalition, including the United Arab Emirates, to oust the rebels, restore the government and to bring stability to the region.
Malaysia and Turkey: Old Friends, New Allies?
Notwithstanding the above, there were those who viewed the KL Summit as an attempt by Malaysia (and perhaps even Turkey) to create a new bloc in the Islamic world and provide an alternative to the Saudi-led OIC.
GCC Breakthrough Faces Risk of Relapse as Underlying Tensions Remain
The diplomatic breakthrough was heralded by the arrival of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad on a Qatar Airways flight to Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.
“Yemenis Are Not Going Hungry, They Are Starving”
After the Houthis, a hardline Shia sect backed by the Iranian regime overthrew the internationally recognized government in Sanaa in 2014 and took control of most of the north, an Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia began airstrikes against areas held by the Houthis in March 2015.
What Drives Pakistan on the Recognition of Israel: The Arab Gulf, India, or the Pakistanis?
Pakistan maintains a close relationship with the Gulf countries at the state level, especially Saudi Arabia – and the UAE of course – because of its reliance on financial aid, subsidized oil, the lion’s share of remittances it gets from expats in both countries, and the significant defense cooperation that bounds the countries together.
Has the Libyan Civil War Come to an End?
His removal would be a blow to Haftar and his foreign backers: the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt and France.
Will Biden Upend the Controversial US-UAE Arms Deal?
In October, Biden-the-candidate vowed to “reassess our relationship with the Kingdom , end US support for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen, and make sure America does not check its values at the door to sell arms or buy oil.
Israel Is the Perpetual Winner of All US Presidential Elections
Read: With Biden’s Win, Saudi Arabia Is Now More Desperate to Appease IsraelUnder promises of resuming peace talks under the Biden administration, the Palestinian Authority will abandon its plans of reconciliation with Hamas, which is on the U.
How Will Antony Blinken Handle US Foreign Policy on Syria, Turkey and Yemen?
Blinken on Yemen
Yemen faces the worst humanitarian crisis in the world according to UNICEF, a condition brought about in large part by the devastating Saudi Arabia- and UAE-led war.
Who Is in Control of Egyptian Football?
The Influence of Turki Al-Sheikh on Egyptian Football
The counterrevolutionary policies of the Egyptian state under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi have been supported by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as part of their anti-Arab Spring policies.
Revisiting the East Mediterranean Energy Game: What Will Change in the Coronavirus Days?
Before European markets were hit by Covid-19, a price war begun between Russia and Saudi Arabia.