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1 – 10 of 12Russia is encouraging a rapprochement between Turkey and Syria that does not explicitly include Iran, a key economic and military backer of the Damascus government. Tehran worries…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275797
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The 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
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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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A six-week offensive regained control over the governorates of Deraa and Quneitra. However, stability has been undermined by recent Islamic State (IS) attacks and fears the area…
The two candidates differ on the timing, scope and scale of US regional engagement. Biden was a strong critic of the policy changes Trump introduced regarding the 2015 Iran…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257215
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Policing in Arab countries.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249908
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The wealthier Gulf states have become increasingly active in nearby countries over the past decade. They have intervened significantly across the Middle East and Horn of Africa…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238549
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This includes 50 F-35 stealth jets, 18 MQ-9 Reaper drones and thousands of bombs and missiles. The deal was part of the September 15 Emirati-Israeli normalisation agreement and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257473
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Ten Saudi and five Bahraini soldiers were also reportedly killed. The loss is a major setback for the Saudi-led coalition that has helped local fighters push Huthi militants from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB203197
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Relations between Riyadh and Tehran have long been characterised by political tension, and episodes of proxy military confrontation. Ties reached their nadir in 2016 when…