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1 – 10 of 15Russia 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
ISSN: 2633-304X
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A major milestone was showcased in February, as KAAN, the country’s first domestically produced fifth-generation combat aircraft, made its maiden flight. The aircraft is equipped…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286447
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Energy ties, already deep, have expanded since 2022 as part of a broader reorientation of Russian commerce away from the West. The similarly authoritarian leadership styles of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286445
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Political-economic split
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES283407
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After the outbreak of civil war in 2011 and the rise of Islamic State (IS), the US-backed SDF managed to establish an autonomous administration in northeast Syria. However, it…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282251
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Ankara’s defence sector has strengthened over the past decade, boosting arms exports, although its military is still the main buyer. However, the sector is dependent on Western…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274451
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Indian-Israeli cooperation in defence trade and manufacturing.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225549
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SAUDI ARABIA/US: Riyadh will learn Biden’s language
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES261059
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Official spending on defence and security for 2022 is up by about 22% year-on-year. This does not include extrabudgetary resources which are kept secret even from lawmakers. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265902
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: US Gulf arms sales will rise