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1 – 9 of 9The chances of reviving the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA, nuclear deal) are slim. Western governments hope that an agreement will reduce regional tensions. Arab…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273064
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The effort to restore Syria's membership, supported by most members but not all of the leading ones, has slowed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the start of protests in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275279
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SAUDI ARABIA/IRAN: Dialogue will be strictly limited
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES263378
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270055
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MIDDLE EAST: Drones will be integral to armouries
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES268021
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Armed UAV use by Middle Eastern states and sub-state actors are becoming more frequent. However, interception rates have increased as defence technology evolves, and any damage…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268011
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MIDDLE EAST: Rivalries may undermine counterterrorism
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES226073
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Dust storms across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have increased in recent years, disrupting day-to-day life and creating significant health issues. The Levant has borne…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271168
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The region is preoccupied by Gulf divisions, new protest movements and deep economic uncertainties