Iran Sanctions Add Uncertainty to Shaky Oil Market
The U.S. decision to abandon the nuclear deal with Iran is bad news for crude oil importers, good news for exporters, and complicated news for those with more entwined relations with Tehran.
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The GCC is Becoming More – and Less – than the Sum of Its Parts
The GCC is becoming more - and less - than the sum of its parts.
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Is Another U.S.-GCC Summit on the Horizon?
GCC Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Negotiation Affairs Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg and Hussein Ibish discuss the state of U.S.-GCC relations and prospects for another summit.
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Rouhani, the IRGC, and Negotiations with Washington
The war of words between Washington and Tehran is giving way to a more conciliatory tone, including even hints at direct and unconditional talks between the two capitals, even while U.S. economic pressure mounts.
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Maximal Pressure, Minimum Impact: How US-Iranian War of Words is Unlikely to be Matched with Action
Are the United States and Iran preparing to go to war? The prospect has certainly advanced considerably since Donald Trump became president and, particularly, when he withdrew from the Iran nuclear agreement.
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Regional Challenges Dominate U.S.-UAE Discussions During Pompeo Visit
Pompeo's meetings on July 10 with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan and other senior UAE officials were evidently warm, friendly, and cooperative, and signaled the growing strength of U.S.-UAE relations.
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Riyadh Can Gain from Iraq Elections, but U.S. Engagement is Crucial
Saudi Arabia's accelerating campaign to revive its influence in Iraq may have been significantly bolstered by the results of the May 12 elections in Iraq.
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Pressing for Peace in Yemen: An Envoy’s Challenge
The recently minted U.N. special envoy to Yemen is racing to stay ahead of a military escalation by any one of the belligerents in that country’s conflict.
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Inconclusive Elections Leave Iraqis Searching for Compromise
Although the May 12 Iraqi parliamentary election was the country’s fifth since 2005, it was remarkably different from the previous ones in many ways.
The Obstacles to Getting to “Yes” With Iran
The ongoing negotiation process between the United States and Iran will be complex and volatile – while some of the most central issues might be soluble, sanctions issues might prove intractable.
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