Why the U.S.-Saudi Crisis is So Bad and So Unnecessary
Lack of trust has left Washington and Riyadh misreading each other's intentions to the point of creating a crisis where none should have ever existed.
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Macron’s Midsummer Rendezvous: France-Gulf Ties Take Center Stage
For the French president, hosting the two Gulf leaders in July may have been a calculated risk amid a more forgiving domestic and regional political context.
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Saudi Arabia – Reluctant Vassal, Emerging Ally: Russian Propaganda Messaging
Russian propaganda media seeks to portray Saudi Arabia as a case example for both strong and weakening U.S. influence.
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Why Turkey’s Elections Matter for the Gulf
After a year of reconciliation efforts between Ankara and Gulf capitals, looming elections threaten to cast a shadow on those recently restored relationships.
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India’s Shift From Strategic Restraint to Strategic Recalibration in West Asia
As India aspires to be a great power and rule shaper in international politics, minilateral forums, like I2U2, provide India an opportunity to navigate international problems collectively and advance its economic interests.
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Biden’s Middle East Trip Achieved as Much as Possible
The U.S. president didn't return from the region with a long checklist of accomplishments, but he didn't go with a checklist of ambitions.
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Thriving UAE-Indonesia Ties Highlight Potential in Southeast Asia
The continued rise of Indonesia as a Southeast Asian hub has encouraged the Gulf Arab states to view it as both an investment destination and avenue for their economic diversification and growth endeavors.
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The European Union and Gulf Energy: A Gateway for Cooperation
In recent years, the EU has been inattentive to the GCC, but the immediate Ukrainian crisis and the long-term climate crisis have combined to jolt Brussels out of this complacency.
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Mohammed bin Salman Visiting Turkey: A Litmus Test for Reconciliation
The Saudi crown prince’s trip to Ankara may resolve questions about the seriousness of reconciliation efforts between Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Biden’s Trip Aims at Resurrecting U.S. Leadership in the Middle East
Having found success in reviving the Western alliance after the invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration is seeking a stronger coalition in the Middle East.
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