The Bahraini Economy Might Benefit From Trump’s Tariffs
Bahrain’s free trade agreement with the United States might give Manama a golden opportunity to attract foreign capital and produce a diverse range of merchandise exports.
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Growing Gulf Footprint in the South Caucasus
As new trade routes are emerging in Eurasia, Gulf states are increasingly looking to the transit and investment potential of the South Caucasus, particularly Azerbaijan and Georgia.
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Will the Gaza War Derail the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor?
Six months after the launch of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, rapidly changing regional dynamics threaten to jeopardize the potentially transformative initiative.
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The UAE Leads the Way on Gulf-South America Ties
Gulf state economic diversification, led by the UAE, is driving a surge in relations with South America, reinforced by shared leadership outlooks, bilateral trade, and security considerations.
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Strong China-Gulf Energy Ties Spill Into Key Regional Issues
Energy cooperation is a central factor in not only China-Gulf economic relations but also the triangular – and often fraught – relationship among the United States, Gulf states, and China.
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Why Isolated Iran’s Turn to Africa Has Fallen Flat
Despite efforts to present Iran’s supposedly strong ties with African states, Iran has failed to forge robust partnerships on the continent.
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Omani and Saudi Economic Zones Create Avenues for Cooperation
Given Saudi Arabia’s economic might and Oman’s specialized knowledge, cooperation – rather than competition – in the economic zone space may serve both countries’ interests.
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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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New UAE-India Economic Deal Opens the Door for Minilateral Partnership With Israel
The changing geostrategic landscape provides new opportunities for cooperation between middle powers in the Middle East and Asia.
Maximum Pressure, Minimum Options: Potential Pathways for Iran
The convergence of internal dysfunction and external pressure has renewed speculation regarding the Iranian regime’s downfall and scenarios for a political transformation.
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