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This marks the first significant change of policy following the death in January of former Sultan Qaboos, after half a century in power. Qaboos’s Oman began as a highly…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254806
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The impact of the rise of militias on the Middle East.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199249
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It is also the first summit that Bahrain has hosted since signing the US-sponsored Abraham Accords in 2020 establishing diplomatic ties with Israel.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287034
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Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216996
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This speech reiterated sentiments from the one he delivered on July 30 marking his 20 years in power, in which he highlighted the need to reduce inequality, create more jobs and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245968
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Washington supported the SDF to fight Islamic State (IS) in Syria. Now that it is largely defeated, there are questions over the superpower’s commitment. The United States has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227675
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That reflects the state’s failure to address waste management challenges. During his 2014-19 tenure, unpopular Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk failed to find a permanent solution…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243513
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Ethiopia's protests.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222038
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Between 2020 and 2021, the Middle Eastern captagon trade grew by nearly USD2bn to over USD5bn in market value, with further growth expected in 2022. Furthermore, seizures of…