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Yemen’s divided south faces security and economic woes

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YEMEN

The STC and the internationally recognised government of President Abd Rabbu Mansur Hadi established an uneasy power-sharing cabinet in December 2020. This enabled them to boost…

Internal security will drive Bahrain’s foreign policy

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BAHRAIN

Ten years after it experienced mass protests during the 2011 Arab uprisings, Manama remains deeply concerned about the potential threat from a Shia-led opposition -- and its…

Tehran and Muscat could deepen economic ties

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IRAN/OMAN

Oman has historically maintained strong business and diplomatic links with Iran, cutting across the anti-Iranian political agenda pressed by Saudi Arabia on the other Gulf…

Jordan’s king will face rising popular pressures

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JORDAN

Former Crown Prince Hamzah was placed under house arrest on April 3, as 20 other people were detained. His release of audio and video material that undermined the official…

Intra-Christian competition will increase in Lebanon

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LEBANON

Seven months after a general election, the country remains without a government amid a dispute between Hezbollah, a Shia group, and the Sunni Prime Minister-designate Saad…

Saudi Arabia can sustain high spending in medium term

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SAUDI ARABIA

The 2015 budget statement from the Ministry of Finance provides a glimpse into the government's fiscal policy response to the fall. Saudi Arabia opted not to try to stem the slide…

India’s Gulf ties will face setbacks in the near term

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INDIA

Indian nationals are struggling to maintain jobs in the Middle East as GCC states contend with historically low oil prices as well as the economic fallout of the pandemic. Gulf…

Yemen’s humanitarian crisis will get deeper still

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YEMEN

In addition to states’ pre-occupation with COVID-19 and the global economic crisis, the delay in holding the conference and limited pledges reflect international frustration at…

Prospects for Pakistan in 2023

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PROSPECTS 2023

Prospects for Pakistan in 2023.

Cutbacks increase risk of elite infighting in Qatar

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QATAR

Qatar domestic politics.