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The UAE military is deeply concerned about both direct and indirect threats from Iran and from Sunni political Islam. It has therefore focused on building alliances with global…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221550
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Instability has worsened significantly in Yemen since the Huthi 'coup' against President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi in January. His government has been forced into exile; the Huthis…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199132
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Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216996
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They were supported by fighters trained in Saudi Arabia, military equipment from the United Arab Emirates and a naval and air bombardment. The coalition was taking advantage of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB201038
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The bomb came as HTS launched a campaign to crack down on its salafi-jihadist rival Islamic State (IS) in the areas of northern Syria where it has influence. HTS is seeking a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB234149
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Manama is gradually rolling back some of the reforms to limit the power of the security forces that were put in place after the post-2011 Arab uprisings. The government has been…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218192
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Post-Obama armed UAV policy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208116
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The list includes Saudi Arabia and comes amid mounting criticism in Europe over Saudi domestic and foreign policy. It raises questions about the prospects for raising capital from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242239
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Russia's engagement with the Taliban.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217480
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Bahrain’s January 15 execution of three men convicted of killing an Emirati police officer prompted a resurgence of protests in some of the country’s marginalised Shia villages…