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Israeli-Palestinian war will break old assumptions

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ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS

It occupied towns and army installations, killing and kidnapping hundreds and fighting pitched battles with Israeli forces. Israel formally declared war on October 8, signalling…

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2020.

Prospects for Israel in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Israel in 2020.

Crypto market to grow in Middle East and North Africa

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

In the region’s distressed and dysfunctional economies, cryptocurrencies have often become a lifeline for ordinary people, despite volatile prices and a risk of theft. By…

Maritime security risks may increase in the Gulf

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GULF STATES

The statement comes on the back of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announcing on May 31 that it withdrew two months ago from the Combined Maritime Forces, a US-led maritime…

Prospects for MENA green energy transition to 2030

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PROSPECTS 2030

High oil and gas prices have incentivised Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) hydrocarbon importers to accelerate their renewables build-outs, while exporters have deployed…

Ties between Bahrain and Iran will improve slowly

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BAHRAIN/IRAN

Bahrain is the only Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) state yet to normalise diplomatic relations with Iran. Their main regional allies, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates…

Prospects for Iran in 2024

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PROSPECTS 2024

The government will seek to boost turnout without opening up any more political or social space, and conservatives will maintain their thorough monopoly of power. However…

Middle East powers may ally against Turkey

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MIDDLE EAST

The move reflects Turkey's failure to contain advances by the Moscow-backed Damascus government. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has engaged in multiple military adventures in the…

Cyber conflict will probably become more destructive

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INTERNATIONAL

Although Orangeworm is not believed to be state-backed, governments are prioritising the development of offensive cyberweapons but deploying them in different ways. These range…