Saudi Response to Coronavirus Seen as Emphasizing Public Health, Not Internal Politics
As King Salman warns of the difficult fight ahead, the rationale behind the Saudi government’s quarantine measures is being closely scrutinized.
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Tehran's Support for Sectarian Militias Grows Despite the Coronavirus and Economic Crisis
The Iranian government's network of foreign militia groups represents its primary regional power projection and national security tool.
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Ego-balization versus Eco-operation: Prioritizing Human Security in the Face of Global Crises
The coronavirus outbreak presents Gulf – and global – leaders with an opportunity to prioritize human security in their foreign policies.
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The Big Gamble of Mohammed bin Salman – and Saudi Arabia
Aggressive moves both at home and in global oil markets demonstrate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s control over decision making, with the Saudi public invested as never before.
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Iran’s Patient Zero: The Islamic Republic
Strategic relations with China, domestic political considerations, and religious taboos all prevented an earlier and more effective response by the Iranian government toward the country's coronavirus crisis.
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Competition for Mediterranean Natural Gas Deepens as Gulf, European States Join the Fray
As long as Turkey is seen as an aspiring hegemon it will face opposition from many neighbors.
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Uncertainty Hits Oil Market Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting
OPEC and non-OPEC ministers head into tough negotiations over potential further production cuts amid a whirlwind of negative signals from the market as oil prices decline and demand has been slashed.
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Khamenei’s New Parliament: Cohesive, But Unrepresentative
The supreme leader’s engineering of Iran's parliamentary elections may help the regime to manage the multiple crises it is facing. But there will be consequences for narrowing the circle of the ruling elites and restricting the path for political participation for Iranian citizens.
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UAE Security Forum 2019: Reshaping the Future of the Horn of Africa
This report is based on the presentations and discussions during the UAE Security Forum 2019, “Reshaping the Future of the Horn of Africa,” held on December 12, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
2020 Outlook: What AGSIW Will Be Tracking This Year
AGSIW experts explain what regional trends they’ll be following most closely as the year unfolds.
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