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US-Middle East alignment unlikely

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UNITED STATES/MIDDLE EAST

He will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders and top officials from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates…

Gulf rivals will likely increase US lobbying efforts

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GULF STATES

Gulf states lobbying in the United States.

Gulf legislatures will fail to boost their authority

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GULF STATES

The functions, authorities and memberships of those bodies, however, vary widely. The development of each depended on the real or perceived threat of political opposition, the…

United Arab Emirates’ green transition will intensify

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Earlier in July, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government unveiled ambitious new targets for clean power and low-carbon hydrogen production. The main emirates are accelerating…

North Yemen partners will hold their alliance together

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YEMEN

This followed rumours that Saleh was under house arrest and his supporters were fleeing, after clashes with the Huthis resulted in the death of a pro-Saleh army officer. The…

Succession change could spark Saudi policy volatility

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SAUDI ARABIA

King Salman on June 21 named his 31-year-old son to succeed him, dismissing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef from all positions, including that of interior minister. Mohammed bin…

Prospects for the Gulf states to end-2018

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PROSPECTS H2 2018

Prospects for the Gulf states to end-2018.

Gaza will strain but not break Gulf-Iranian detente

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GULF STATES

While 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…

French foreign policy will focus on Europe and MENA

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FRANCE

Beyond Europe, he will seek to deepen key relationships in the Middle East and North Africa, such as with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with an overall emphasis on stability…

Female influx may stir up the Emirati advisory council

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Federal National Council election.