The Guardian Council has again presented the Iranian public with presidential candidates who lack a political program, a social base, and the ability to mobilize voters.
Despite some large solar projects underway in the Gulf Arab states, mainly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East does not account for a significant share of total investments in clean energy.
Cooperation agreements between Turkey and Kuwait aim to capitalize on opportunities to bolster economic, diplomatic, and defense relations, however Ankara will have to navigate carefully as it seeks to balance ties in the Gulf.
بدأ الرئيس بايدن باستخدام قرار تجريم الرئيس السابق ترامب ليعزز من حججه القائلة بأن ترامب لا يبالي بالدستور، وأنه سيقوض المؤسسات الديموقراطية في البلاد، ويعمق من مشاعر العداء للنظام القضائي الأميركي
The June 10 edition of the Saudi Economic Spotlight highlights how the extension of oil production cuts and a slowdown in private consumption growth will make economic growth in 2024 weaker than expected a few months ago.
On June 4, AGSIW hosted a closed briefing with Yusuf Abdulkarim Bucheeri, the director general of legal affairs and human rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain.
In the Media
BBC World Service: In an interview, Kate Dourian commented on Saudi Arabia’s budget deficit and oil production. In a separate interview, she discussed Saudi Aramco's recent stock offering.
Al Hurra: In an interview, Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman discussed attacks on U.S. businesses in Iraq, the threat posed to Iraq by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, and talks between the United States and Iraq on international security cooperation.
AlHadath: In an interview, Hussein Ibish discussed the implications of the resignation of Benny Gantz from the Israeli war Cabinet.
Asharq News: In an interview, Ibish discussed negotiations over a cease-fire in Gaza.
The Arlene Bynon Show: Ibish commented on renewed fighting in Gaza amid cease-fire talks.