However, Pakistan is wary of joining Saudi regional power games and its feckless rivalries with other countries in the region as was evident in its unwillingness to support the kingdom in the imprudent Yemen war.
Designating Houthis as Terrorists Changes Very Little
However, the decision also drew praise from Yemen’s internationally-recognised government and other Yemenis who have lamented the descent of their country into war following the Houthi overthrow of the democratic transition in 2014.
Is the UAE-Saudi Political Alliance Sustainable?
Even though it has many weaknesses, the UAE-Saudi alliance remained solid and somewhat unified in regional and foreign policy issues from Yemen to Libya, the hostility towards Turkey, Iran, and Qatar, and the warming relations with Israel.
Modern-Day Orientalists Have Never Understood the Arab Spring
The slogan “Aish, Karama, Hurriya” (Bread, Dignity, Freedom) heralded the end of dictatorial regimes in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Yemen, and, most recently, in Sudan and Algeria.
Sour Candy in the Mouth: US-Turkey Relations
A low profile, indirect but sustainable conflict model between the US and Turkey can be the modus operandi of the…
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
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Trump: The Game Changer
The Trump administration has adopted pro-Israeli policies unseen in the history of United States, practically scraping the two-state solution, which has been advocated by the U.
With Biden’s Win, Saudi Arabia Is Now More Desperate to Appease Israel
MBS, the man Kushner helped “put on top” of the Saudi regime, believes that Biden's presidency is a direct threat to his survival in power, his war in Yemen, and his blockade on Qatar.
Corona Is For All And There Are Lessons To Be Learnt Globally
Wars and migrations were for Iraqis, Yemenis, Syrians, and Afghanis.
How the UAE’s Lobbying Instrument Works Abroad
In recent years, the UAE has accelerated its lobbying in order to limit the influences of Turkey, Qatar, and Iran in the Middle East, and to receive support from the international community for its political and military engagements in Yemen and Libya.
Despite Withdrawal, Medal for Sisi Only Exposes Lack of Credibility
Therefore, it does not surprise anyone that Germany's arms exports to Egypt and to the United Arab Emirates, both who support the Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar, significantly increased in the first half of 2019, despite both countries' involvement in the Yemen conflict.
Regional Vulnerabilities Sharpen in the Aftermath of the US-Iran Escalation
Apart from the missile technology, Iran’s mobilization and militarization of Shiites in Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, Bahrain and Afghanistan has been regarded as its most effective regional deterrence method.
Will Libya Have a Negative Impact on Russia-Turkey Relations?
Then the situation in Yemen was on the agenda, but today Libya came to the fore, which gradually began to supplant even Syria from the Russian-Turkish agenda.
Will Oman Be Ready for a Post-Oil Future?
The civil war in Yemen also put Oman in a difficult position in pursuing a neutral foreign policy.
Turkey-Kuwait Ties Are Strengthening in the Midst of GCC Tensions
Despite Saudi and UAE pressure, it did not participate in the fratricidal Yemeni war imposed by the Western arms industry.
Why the Gulf Crisis is Here to Stay
Being stalemated against Iran, being stuck in Yemen and having assumed an unassertive role in the global oil market, the Saudi-UAE axis aims to ease the existing tensions with Qatar, only to demonstrate their vulnerability and give countless regional concessions.
Why Turkey Is Dismantling the YPG from Northern Syria
Reminding listeners that Saudi Arabia was responsible for thousands of civilian deaths in Yemen, he stressed that Riyadh had no right to criticize Turkey’s operation against terrorist organizations.
Sanctions Will Not Deter Turkey but Only Weaken the NATO Alliance
These same governments who have not imposed any sanctions against Saudi Arabia over Yemen are only satisfying themselves by doing so.
What Does Russia Want From Syria?
It is in this context, that the statements made by the three presidents in Ankara towards Yemen, and their willingness to contribute to the settlement of the crisis should be understood.
Is the UAE Changing its Strategy Toward Iran?
The UAE then went on to reduce its military presence in Yemen on 8 June.