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Views of US Mideast disengagement will drive reality

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MIDDLE EAST/US

This came amid a wave of rapprochements and a new emphasis on multipolarity across the region. US partners, including the Gulf states, Israel and Egypt, have signalled they do not…

Damascus will balance between Moscow and Tehran

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SYRIA

He had kept a low profile in late January, prompting rumours of illness, or even a coup plot. The president’s absence from the limelight came at a sensitive time. Following talks…

French foreign policy will focus on Europe and MENA

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FRANCE

Beyond Europe, he will seek to deepen key relationships in the Middle East and North Africa, such as with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with an overall emphasis on stability…

Syria partnership will deepen Iran-Russia ties

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IRAN

Iran's relationship with Russia has deepened in the wake of Russia's military escalation in support of the Syrian regime. However, their cooperation in Syria is based on…

Allies will seek reassurance from next US president

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UNITED STATES

Trump's statements on foreign policy have vexed the leaders of countries allied with the United States, particularly NATO members and in East Asia. Both Clinton and Trump have…

New UK government may threaten London’s Iran policy

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IRAN/UK

The aim is to maintain some political distance from the US policy towards Iran. The United Kingdom will be hoping for support from France, Germany and Spain, among others.

New Saudi king focuses on stability as challenges loom

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SAUDI ARABIA

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…

Israeli-Arab normalisation will freeze, not reverse

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ISRAEL/MIDDLE EAST

Deepening Gulf-Israel normalisation -- and particularly heavy US-backed efforts to advance a deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia -- set the context for the Hamas attack against…

Israeli diplomatic post will boost UAE ties

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UAE

Israel-UAE relations.

Trump US union speech agenda may tempt some Democrats

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UNITED STATES

With split control of Congress and divergent policy priorities in many areas between Democrats and Republicans, only parts of Trump’s suggested agenda stand much chance of…