UAE and Russia Find Common Ground on Syria
The UAE is poised to emerge as Russia’s most important Gulf Arab partner on Syria.
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IDEX 2019 Highlights Gulf States' Move to Develop Domestic Defense Industries
IDEX 2019 demonstrated that both the Emiratis and Saudis are serious about developing domestic defense industries and enlisting global defense firms as partners in this effort.
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The Aftershocks of Aleppo's Fall Continue to Shake the Region
From the establishment of the Turkey-Russia-Iran triumvirate to the ongoing Arab efforts to re-engage with Syria, everything can be traced back to the events of December 2016.
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Warsaw Ministerial Highlights Challenges Facing Anti-Iran Coalition
Western cohesion on Iran and Arab-Israeli cooperation both seem stalled as headaches mount for Tehran.
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Political Succession in the Islamic Republic of Iran: The Rise of the Revolutionary Guards
The political dynamics during the transitions in Iran in 1979 and 1989 reveal a number of similar features that will play into who will succeed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; what is new now is the role the IRGC is playing in the factional power struggle.
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What the New Congress Means for U.S.-Gulf Relations
2019 could be a tough year on Capitol Hill for Gulf Arab countries.
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UAE Security Forum 2018: "Yemen after the War: Addressing the Challenges of Peace and Reconstruction"
This report is based on the presentations and discussions during the UAE Security Forum 2018, “Yemen after the War: Addressing the Challenges of Peace and Reconstruction,” held on December 9, 2018 in Abu Dhabi.
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Gulf Re-engagement with Assad Regime Signals New Phase in the Struggle for Syria
With the war over, Arab countries re-engage with the Assad regime to ensure their interests in the future of Syria.
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Dealing with the Syrian Regime is a Sad but Inevitable Reality
The United Arab Emirates will reopen its embassy in Damascus, and Bahrain and Kuwait are following suit.
Mattis’ Resignation is Bad News for Gulf Arab Countries
Dealing with an unpredictable, exceptionally political, and nonstrategic administration in Washington poses serious problems for all U.S. allies, including those in the Gulf.
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