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1 – 10 of 145While 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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GULF STATES: Mediation role will grow in importance
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286428
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IRAQ: Disputes over federalism will mount
IRAQ: Kurdish politics will become more chaotic
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES285939
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IRAQ: Kurdistan’s external vulnerability will increase
The visit comes as the region is experiencing a period of diplomatic détente. Bahrain is taking advantage by slowly rebuilding ties with Iran and Syria. However, increasing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281697
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IRAQ: Election campaigning will boost security risks
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283103
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Between deepening internal divisions, increased foreign pressure and a stark economic crisis, the semi-autonomy of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is facing its most severe…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282383
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The deal enhances US security cooperation with Manama. However, Bahraini civil society advocates are concerned that the defence agreement has put building Gulf security ahead of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282109
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This is the first time since 2010 that new members have been invited to join the group, signalling growing confidence among ‘middle powers’ and their intent to establish…