Qatar World Cup Is Over: A Timeline of the Controversies Surrounding the Tournament
On the other hand, activists on social media called on qualified Arab teams, Morocco, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, to wear armbands in support of Palestine.
The Shaping of Sino-GCC Relations: Economic Alliance or More?
Read: Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?China and GCC are inevitable partners in commerce.
Israel Is the Perpetual Loser of the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Four Arab teams had qualified for the World Cup, namely Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Tunisia, and the solidarity with Palestine expressed through the waving of Palestinian flags or wearing the traditional Palestinian keffiyeh was very visible not only at the matches of the Arab teams but at matches of other teams as well as in the streets.
Iranian Drones in Ukraine: Why and How They Got There
In September 2019, Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia with ten drones targeting Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais.
How Realistic Is It to Go Retro in Turkey-Syria Relations?
fter normalizing relations with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Egypt, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has overtly stated that he can meet Syria’s Bashar Assad “when the time is right.
Protests Continue to Set Fire to Iran: A Review of What Is Happening
, Israel, Saudi Arabia, France, the U.
Turkish Thrace vs. Alexandroupolis: A New Page in the Turkey-Greece Energy Competition
At a recent meeting, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed important agreements on energy.
The Saudi-Backed OPEC Plus Decision: A Weapon or a Hedge?
The controversial decision by the OPEC Plus group to slash oil production by two million barrels per day amid the painful global energy crisis and the United States' attempts to dissuade it have sparked heated reactions and repercussions for Saudi Arabia and the United States.
China and the Middle East: Is Turkey a Gateway for a New Political Alliance?
There are simply two states that can set an example for the rest of the Middle East: Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
A Year On, The Taliban Still Seek International Recognition
Who opposed the recognition? The UAE along with Saudi Arabia were among the first to recognize the Taliban when they came to power in 1996.
Tiran and Sanafir Islands May Tie the Saudi-Israel Knot
peacekeepers would withdraw from the Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir by the end of the year during his visit to Saudi Arabia on June 16.
How Turkey’s Opposition Demonizes Refugees
” Another time, referring to the government, he tweeted in Arabic while hurling thinly veiled threats, “Are we going to give their Qatari or Saudi Arabian accomplices a respite? Do they think they can be comfortable here?”Read: Migration Remains a Hot Topic in Turkey with New Regulations ImposedIf the party leader himself vilifies refugees and incites people against them, imagine, how far the members of his party can go.
Saudi and Emirati Pivot to Russia and China: Shift of Axis or Extreme Hedging?
The most striking example of this new international structure manifests itself in how Saudi and Emirati national interests dictated and enabled these Gulf monarchies to respond to the Russian attacks in Ukraine more cautiously and openly refusing an automatic alignment with the United States.
Negotiating a New Chapter in Saudi-Turkish Relations
audi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) visit to Turkey on June 22, 2022, consolidated a new paradigm in the Gulf.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Change Turkey-US Relations
In particular, the ongoing normalization of the relations between Turkey and the UAE, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Israel, and Turkey and Egypt have paved the way for the end of the polarization prevailing in the region during the Trump era.
Why Is It So Hard to Reach a New Nuclear Deal with Iran?
Furthermore, the latest IRGC attack on Arbil and the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the UAE only complicate the situation.
Why the UAE is Denouncing Israel’s Brutality
Abu Dhabi summoning Israel’s ambassador marks the biggest public rebuke of Israel since the signing of the Abraham Accords in…
The Economic Hitmen behind Regime Change in Pakistan
Read: Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi ArabiaAs is customary according to diplomatic protocol, Pakistan officially lodged a strong protest and summoned the U.
How Will the Ukraine Crisis Shape the World Energy Market?
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia shied away from backing the Biden administration and severing relations with Russia.
The End of US Dollar? More Countries Use National Currencies in Trade
In a similar vein, Saudi Arabia is in talks with China regarding using the yuan instead of the greenback to price some of its oil sales.
