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Iran will attempt to maintain its leverage in Iraq

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IRAQ/IRAN

The withdrawal plunged Iraqi politics into its deepest crisis since the war against Islamic State (IS) started in 2013. Moqtada al-Sadr’s failure to establish a majority…

Ankara will firmly focus on the economy

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TURKEY

In the March 31 municipal elections, the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), to which Imamoglu belongs, gained 37.8% of the vote nationally, beating the AKP in its…

Turkey's EU accession process is sick but not dead

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TURKEY/EU

The prospects for Turkey's EU membership bid.

Conscription may be the main obstacle in Israeli talks

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ISRAEL

Netanyahu is beginning negotiations with the aim of forming a new coalition government after the April 9 general election, which saw right-wing and religious parties that are…

Manama can control internal anti-Israel backlash

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BAHRAIN/ISRAEL

Both Arab governments have had informal ties with Israel for some time. Unlike the UAE, which announced its recognition plans on August 13 in return for Israel halting its plans…

Lebanon’s army faces rising pressure over Hezbollah

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LEBANON

Washington has provided more than 1.6 billion dollars’ worth of military aid since 2006, as part of efforts to maintain the neutrality of the Lebanese state. However, concerns are…

Jordan’s foreign policy will echo domestic Gaza risk

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JORDAN

The Israel-Hamas conflict looms large in Jordanian public opinion, presenting possible domestic challenges to the government. It also places pressure on core foreign policy…

Iraqi parties may compromise on a cabinet soon

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IRAQ

The outline of a new coalition is coming together, driven by a series of alliances made by the top vote-winner, Moqtada al-Sadr. Despite a controversial history, in recent years…

Iran allies will further divide Iraq’s weakened Sunnis

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IRAQ

The supreme court deposed prominent Sunni leader Mohammed al-Halbousi in November 2023, during a long campaign against him by pro-Iranian Shia forces. His ally Shaalan al-Karim…

Saudi women's employment will boost global image

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SAUDI ARABIA

In April, the Saudi defence ministry announced employment opportunities for women as well as men. These developments reflect the government’s efforts to increase women’s…