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The Cold War Between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates Heats Up
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The Cold War Between Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates Heats Up
July 28, 2023

The Saudi-UAE alliance, once hailed as an unbreakable pillar in the region, is experiencing significant strain due to Yemen’s complexities, economic rivalry, energy diplomacy, the Qatar crisis, and power struggles in the region.

Steven Sahiounie
Blinken’s Failed Saudi Visit
June 12, 2023

Developments during Secretary of State Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia fit with growing speculations about the Gulf Cooperation Council becoming more autonomous of the U.S., writes Abdul Rahman. By Abdul RAHMAN U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his three-day […]

Blinken’s Failed Saudi Visit
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The Qatar-Syria Standoff: Enemies to the End
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The Qatar-Syria Standoff: Enemies to the End
May 9, 2023

For various reasons related to political leverage, regional grandstanding, and outright animosity, Qatar is likely to remain the last Arab state to return to Syria.

Bridge of Peace and Prosperity Proposed From the Arab World to Syria
April 5, 2023

Syria is on the brink of recovery as Saudi Arabia plans to invite Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to the Arab League summit in Riyadh on May 19.

Steven Sahiounie
Bridge of Peace and Prosperity Proposed From the Arab World to Syria
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Shifting Sands of the Gulf Herald a New Middle East
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Shifting Sands of the Gulf Herald a New Middle East
April 3, 2023

The shifting sands of the Gulf may turn rock-solid in an alliance across the region with Iran, Steven Sahiounie writes.

Steven Sahiounie
The UAE Welcomes Syrian President Assad and the First Lady
March 20, 2023

It is now up to the Arab world, not the western “international community”, to save the Syrian people, Steven Sahiounie writes.

Steven Sahiounie
The UAE Welcomes Syrian President Assad and the First Lady
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Syrian quake triggers Arab debate on defying U.S. sanctions
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Syrian quake triggers Arab debate on defying U.S. sanctions
March 7, 2023

The recent earthquake in Syria has opened up opportunities for Arab states to reconcile with Syria. But will those with US leverage – like the UAE and Saudi Arabia – be willing to take the ultimate friendship test and bypass Washington’s sanctions? 

What Prompted the Urgent, Secretive Summit in Abu Dhabi?
January 22, 2023

Key Arab heads of state convened this week for an emergency meeting that excluded the Saudis and Kuwaitis. The likely hot topics under discussion were Egypt’s economic collapse and Israel’s aggressive escalations.

What Prompted the Urgent, Secretive Summit in Abu Dhabi?
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