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1 – 10 of 29Bahrain is the only Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) state yet to normalise diplomatic relations with Iran. Their main regional allies, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288087
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The opposition has highlighted BlackRock’s ties to Israel. The row comes at a time when Anwar -- a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause and Hamas in particular -- is looking…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288033
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Russia 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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Turkey’s confrontation with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) is a key driver of regional and to some extent international policy. Erdogan’s comfortable victory in the May 2023…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285684
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War, sanctions and a mutual desire to overturn US-led regional security orders have pushed Moscow and Tehran closer together. Moscow desires to turn what has historically been a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284914
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Russia seeks to enhance its cooperation with the Gulf Arab states to offset its diplomatic and economic isolation from the West, leveraging its status as a valued security partner…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284355
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President Xi Jinping in a speech commended the accomplishments of China’s leadership since he came to power over a decade ago. At a time when China faces growing economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284899
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However, doubts have arisen over the durability of their partnership, especially given delays in the delivery of the Su-35 Flanker jets that Iran was set to receive from Russia…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281427
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Relations between Azerbaijan and Iran have tended to oscillate between distrust and outright animosity. However, recent events and official statements signal that the two sides…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280683
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IRAN/US: Sanctions waiver could cheer some investors