Sisi’s Re-Election and the Western Stance: How the West Failed in Egypt
Third is the fact that Egypt is an irreplaceable actor in the emerging regional alliance between Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the U.
Pentagon dismisses Trump’s “rumours” of an exit from Syria
to maintain presence in Syria, signalling out Saudi Arabia, French President Macron has kept close contact with the White House.
The Rise of Mohammad bin Salman and the Dynamism in Saudi Foreign Policy
or many years, Saudi Arabia has followed a passive foreign policy under the security umbrella of the United States.
Ankara Summit: Discussing Divergent Scenarios in Syria
The most it expects to achieve is to hand the Assad regime the perfect control over the entire country so that it can have its proxy power to trouble its long time regional rivals such as Israel, Saudi Arabia, and if circumstances dictate, Turkey.
Turco-Qatari Military Buildup and its Regional Impact
For decades, small Gulf states were dependent or more realistically “threatened” by Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Turkey: New company launches jump over %27 in February
"456 of these companies had Turkish partners, 124 had Syrian partners, and 79 had Saudi Arabian partners.
What are Israel’s Red Lines in Syria?
, Gulf countries, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), chose to become a part of this understanding.
What does Qatari support for Turkey’s Afrin Operation mean?
The conflict between Gulf countries reached its peak in mid-2017 as the trio of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain enforced a diplomatic, political and economic embargo on Qatar.
Where does Iran and Russia stand in Afrin?
This is of vital importance for Israel and Saudi Arabia considering the relations the group built with Saudi Arabia by means of Raqqa and several Arab tribes largely due to the heavy weaponry provided to the YPG.
Why are Syrian Rebels Losing Ground in Idlib?
The effect of the TOW missiles provided by Saudi Arabia and the U.
Trump, the Israeli Lobby and Christian Zionism
It is a well-known fact that countries that consider Iran’s advancements along the regional belt of uncertainty as direct national security threats – mainly Israel and Saudi Arabia – are getting closer to each other.
Re-shaping the Middle East? Israel-backed UAE-Saudi Alliance
Despite the high-profile participation, the fact that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain sent low-ranking representatives to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit held in Istanbul on 13 December, 2017, upon the call of President Erdogan, caused heated discussions in Turkey and the region.
A Pending Threat for the West: Foreign Fighters in the YPG
Foreign fighters
On an international level, the PYD/YPG has conducted a very demanding campaign on media presence and brand control, ranging from political offices across Europe to Russia and Saudi Arabia, mobilizing both traditional and social media to push the issue forward.
Gulf States silence media on Jerusalem
According to a report by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed on December 8, Saudi Arabia ordered its media 'to limit coverage' on Trump’s decision on Jerusalem.
Post-Saleh Scenarios in Yemen
While Yemen has simply become territory contested between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the interventions made by the US over al-Qaeda serve as a catalyst in this situation.
Mr. Trump, Jerusalem is a red line for Muslims
Trump recently had phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Jordan's King Abdullah, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, and King Salman of Saudi Arabia to discuss potential decisions regarding Jerusalem.
Turkey and the UAE: Economic Allies but Regional Competitors?
uring an interview with the Saudi newspaper Asharq al-Awsat on October 28, 2017, Steve Bannon named Turkey as the biggest threat to the US.
Yemenis to prepare for long spell of violence after ex-president’s killing
Yemen’s current President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi on Monday called on Yemeni people to rise up against Houthi rebels, who are mainly supported by Iran to counter Saudi influence in Yemen.
UN Roadmap to Peace in Libya: Will Khalifa Haftar be left on the Sidelines?
Meanwhile, armed groups belonging to Madkhali Salafism are gaining ground in the western regions as a result of Muhammad bin Salman’s purges in Saudi Arabia - which is also an ally of the UAE.
Ex-SDF leader explains Russian-US proxy war in Syria: serious implications for Turkey
Every contending power - the US, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran - including their regional allies have the same claim.
