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1 – 10 of 29While tensions across the region have risen sharply, Gulf and Iranian officials have engaged in regular and high-level dialogue that has so far prevented a wider conflagration…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286252
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The call was the first between the leaders since Tehran and Riyadh restored diplomatic relations in March 2023. As well signalling a positive step in building relations, it was…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282870
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The warning comes despite the announcement on August 10 of an ‘understanding’, which could see US dual nationals freed in a prisoner exchange in return for unfreezing Iranian…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281195
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The deal enhances US security cooperation with Manama. However, Bahraini civil society advocates are concerned that the defence agreement has put building Gulf security ahead of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282109
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In three days of fighting, 44 Palestinians were killed, including two senior PIJ leaders. No Israelis died. Egypt then brokered a ceasefire.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272326
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The effort to restore Syria's membership, supported by most members but not all of the leading ones, has slowed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the start of protests in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275279
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He declined to confirm reports of a Saudi visit preparing to reopen diplomatic facilities closed in 2016, pending further progress. A fourth round of negotiations between Saudi…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264795
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The summit is the focus of rising speculation that the 30-month rift between Qatar and fellow GCC members Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain may be nearing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249306
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The standoff is realigning the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) around a hawkish inner core of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. Kuwait has a useful…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221946
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In a packed, high-profile programme, Trump will meet Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders, attend bilateral Saudi talks and address a summit of Muslim rulers. This comes four…