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Yemen intervention carries major risks for Egypt

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EGYPT

As a key ally of Saudi Arabia and the owner of the Arab world's largest armed forces, Egypt is a core member of the coalition campaign fighting the Huthi rebels and loyalists to…

Struggling Mideast states will call on Arab identity

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MIDDLE EAST

The League itself has long been a talking-shop with minimal influence, and Arabism has declined sharply in salience since its heights in the 1960s. Nonetheless, references to…

Yemeni truce talks may not launch a peace process

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YEMEN

Saudi Arabia’s willingness to engage in direct talks with the Huthis reflects the seriousness of efforts to renew the ceasefire. Saudi Arabia’s interest in reaching a positive…

Iraq undermined by Iranian and factional interests

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IRAQ

The US Treasury believes the dollars have gone to Iran, highlighting the extent of Tehran's involvement in Iraqi political, economic and security affairs. Sudani himself is…

Ties with Hamas could help Egypt in Sinai

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EGYPT

The fact that the meeting was held in Egypt, rather than the usual meeting place of Qatar, signals a shift in Hamas-Cairo relations.

Poorer Oman may align more closely with Saudi Arabia

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OMAN

The sultan this month paid his first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia, establishing institutions for ongoing cooperation. Under the previous ruler, Muscat was wary of Riyadh’s…

Omani defence spending will fall, despite Gulf risks

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OMAN

Oman’s military preparedness.

Iran deal will stoke Saudi, UAE regional activism

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GULF STATES

Obama will seek to gain their support for a final deal on Iran's nuclear programme and reassure them that the United States remains committed to regional security. This is likely…

Gulf militaries face long battle in Yemen

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GULF STATES

The ten-nation alliance led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant progress since its intervention began in March 2015. A UAE-led ground force…

Saudi internal security threats could multiply

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SAUDI ARABIA

This followed an incident in Jeddah on January 21 when two militants blew themselves up in order to avoid capture. Although Riyadh is focused on Tehran as its primary external…