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A central figure is Yassar Ibrahim, who has been connected to takeovers at Latakia container terminal and in the telecoms sector. Ownership of Syriatel, one of Syria’s most…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266923
ISSN: 2633-304X
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UAE politics and internal security.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212336
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The deal, signed on June 28, puts an end to a long and bitter dispute between the two former strategic partners-turned-rivals that was ignited by the Mavi Marmara incident in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212149
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Key to the new pattern is the increased association of state and state-linked actors with the trade in narcotics, primarily Captagon and hashish. The new environment creates risks…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262757
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Police know the attackers' identities but are controlling the release of such details until it is time to seek cooperation from the wider public.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221310
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The pilot had been in captivity since his plane crashed near the ISG stronghold of Raqqa in Syria on December 24 while taking part in international coalition airstrikes against…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197469
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This follows a controversy after leaked comments from security sources that the operation was “over”. Fighting continues on the ground, principally small-scale skirmishes and…
Deputy Crown Prince Muqrin becomes crown prince, while Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef has been appointed deputy crown prince, making him the first of the younger generation…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197212
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Cruise missiles are prioritised in Russia's rearmament programme to 2027, which is otherwise constrained by the prospect of only modest economic growth, making sustained high…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229811
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The PUK and KDP are the two ruling parties and historic rivals in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). They manage competing political and security structures. The…