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Prospects for Iran in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Iran in 2020.

Russia will consolidate strong ties in the Gulf

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RUSSIA

Russia seeks to enhance its cooperation with the Gulf Arab states to offset its diplomatic and economic isolation from the West, leveraging its status as a valued security partner…

Middle East states will benefit from SCO ties

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MIDDLE EAST

In the past 12 months, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have become dialogue partners of the SCO, while Iran has become a full member.

Gulf-US ties could loosen still further

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GULF/US

GULF/US: Ties could loosen still further

Omani-Saudi-Emirati tensions may rise in the Gulf

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GULF STATES/OMAN

Former territorial tensions between Muscat and its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) neighbours have receded in recent decades, allowing smoother cross-border links. However, the…

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.

A Saudi Arabia-Iran deal will boost security and trade

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SAUDI ARABIA/IRAN

Relations between Riyadh and Tehran have long been characterised by political tension, and episodes of proxy military confrontation. Ties reached their nadir in 2016 when…

Iran’s new oil pipeline may increase Hormuz threat

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IRAN

IRAN: New oil pipeline may increase Hormuz threat

Gulf integration will be slow and partial at best

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GULF STATES

GULF STATES: Integration will be slow and partial

Prospects for the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea in 2018-22

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PROSPECTS 2018-22

Prospects for the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea in 2018-22.