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Oman will strengthen security amid Gulf tensions

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OMAN

With an ageing head of state, Oman must prepare for a post-Sultan Qaboos era, with some of its key policies at odds with those of other Gulf governments.

Qatar faces difficult balancing act in ties with Iran

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QATAR

Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran threaten to derail Qatar's delicate geostrategic position as a small, albeit wealthy, fish in a big pond. Qatar has much to…

Oman-Iran relations will survive pressures

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OMAN/IRAN

Oman-Iran relations

Gulf crisis could erode Omani and Kuwaiti independence

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OMAN/KUWAIT

The standoff is realigning the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) around a hawkish inner core of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. Kuwait has a useful…

Vocal criticism could strain Mexico-US relations

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MEXICO

MEXICO: Vocal criticism could strain US relations

India will step up economic engagement with Nepal

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INDIA/NEPAL

This was his first trip to the country since beginning his fifth stint as premier last year. Delhi and Kathmandu are keen to increase connectivity and cooperation despite a border…

US efforts could only paper over the Gulf rift

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US/GULF STATES

A senior US administration official briefed in advance that the Saudi-Emirati rift with Qatar was to be “a key point of discussion”, with the possibility of a special session of…

US midterms will limit Venezuela policy options

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VENEZUELA/US

To date, Venezuela has been among a number of countries placed on the political and diplomatic back burner by the United States. This risks damaging US economic and security…

Al-Qaida core could keep control of Syria’s Idlib

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SYRIA

The last major rebel-held area in Syria, Idlib province is under the military control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a salafi-jihadist rebel alliance. Jaysh al-Ahrar, the largest…

Yemeni combatants' stances will block peace efforts

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YEMEN

He insisted the Saudi-led military coalition, which backs internationally recognised President Abd Rabbu Mansur Hadi, must first end its blockade. Fighting has intensified in…