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1 – 10 of 90Russia maintains a delicate balance in the Middle East, preserving a close relationship with Shia-majority Iran and a security presence in neighbouring Syria while seeking…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286793
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Also yesterday, the head of the Saudi humanitarian agency emphasised that some countries’ decisions to halt UNRWA funding risked “aiding” the deaths of Gaza civilians. Some 1.9…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285216
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IRAN/ISRAEL: The limited direct attack empowers Israel
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286427
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The assault caused almost no damage after a combined air defence including the United States and other allies intercepted nearly all the projectiles. Nonetheless, it was Iran’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286480
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ISRAEL: Gaza war will extend Mideast escalation risks
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283178
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Hamas and its allies hope to press Israel to turn back before then, but that is highly unlikely unless Washington changes tack or Israel suffers an internal political crisis. A…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283618
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Meanwhile, in the same atmosphere of regional escalation, the United States has also targeted sites in Syrian territory as it retaliates against Iran-backed Iraqi armed groups…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283406
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MIDDLE EAST: Gaza-driven anger and risks are rising
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283328
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This immediately followed an unexpected visit yesterday by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Sudani in Baghdad, which went ahead despite threats by Iraq’s pro-Iranian Shia…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283166
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ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS: Ceasefire calls may fail