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1 – 10 of 45While 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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286252
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LEBANON: Presidential deal is possible but problematic
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES278846
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The Russian air campaign has mostly targeted rebels fighting against the Syrian regime rather than Islamic State group (ISG), a significant setback for President Barack Obama's…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB205967
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IRAQ/SAUDI ARABIA: Oil could spike despite Saudi aid
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES236168
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The visit signals that the Biden administration accepts that it must deal with the crown prince and is reconciled to him becoming king. Bin Salman was worried that Washington…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271139
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This followed an incident in Jeddah on January 21 when two militants blew themselves up in order to avoid capture. Although Riyadh is focused on Tehran as its primary external…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217548
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IRAN/SAUDI ARABIA: Proxy fight in Bahrain may step up
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES229660
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This complicates direct talks that began recently between Saudi Arabia and the Huthis on a resolution to the wider conflict. Meanwhile, the first visible signs of progress in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250118
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Legislators re-elected Hariri as premier on May 24, despite his bloc’s loss of seats in the May 6 polls and the increased parliamentary dominance of Shia political-military…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235210
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The country has struggled with internal unrest for decades, and the government ensured that opposition representatives were prevented from standing in the election. Despite the…