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BAHRAIN: Government moves to improve regional ties
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286713
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While 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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The Taliban were invited but refused to attend. There was no decision on appointing a UN special envoy for Afghanistan as mandated recently, although UN Secretary-General Antonio…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285495
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Some observers have suggested that this is a sign of an IS-K resurgence. The ruling Taliban have tried hard since their takeover in 2021 to suppress the group, a long-standing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284996
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IRAQ: Kurdistan’s external vulnerability will increase
Talib had spent several months putting the guard together. His appointment formalises the establishment of the new force, which will be under Haibatullah’s direct orders.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283496
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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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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282614
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In 2022, the community’s Ashura observances passed off relatively smoothly under Taliban protection. The Taliban said this year that restrictions were necessary to ensure security…