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1 – 10 of 29Riyadh has prioritised the pursuit of regional de-escalation, largely to boost its economic prospects as the kingdom pursues foreign investments to support diversification away…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289507
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Leading this transformation is the domestic production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Rapidly proliferating exports of UAVs have been both a lucrative undertaking and a way…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288881
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It reflects Turkey’s ambition to position itself as a rising global player, offering an alternative to Western and Chinese influences in Africa.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289131
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It was touted by Ankara as another step towards the realisation of ambitious goals for its space programme set by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in February 2021. Yet, despite…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288205
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Days before the summit, Fidan said Turkey would seek membership of the group, echoing similar statements expressed in the past by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has also…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287922
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In the past 12 months, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have become dialogue partners of the SCO, while Iran has become a full member.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281934
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An April 5 Israeli security raid on the mosque led to rocket fire from Gaza, and less predictably, a barrage from southern Lebanon, stoking fears of a regional conflagration. It…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278345
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SCO membership will be Tehran’s first experience of a regional defence-security organisation since it withdrew from the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) in 1979. Iran’s defence…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281081
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This came amid a wave of rapprochements and a new emphasis on multipolarity across the region. US partners, including the Gulf states, Israel and Egypt, have signalled they do not…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278958
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The Paveh might be the next generation version of the Quds, which was used in the attacks against Saudi Aramco facilities in 2019. Iran proclaims a 2,000-kilometre limit on its…