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Israel-Hamas-Hezbollah manoeuvring endangers Lebanon

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PALESTINIANS/ISRAEL/LEBANON

The killing of Hamas leaders abroad follows existing Israeli policy. However, the greater significance stems from the challenge presented to the wider Iranian ‘Axis of…

Tribal role in Yemen war is under-rated

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YEMEN

Tribes are an important and under-acknowledged element in Yemen’s social, security and political structures. Any agreement to end the civil war needs to take into consideration…

Northern Yemeni civilians face new suffering

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YEMEN

Troops associated with the Saudi-led coalition backing the internationally-recognised government of President Abd Rabbu Mansur Hadi have in recent weeks moved rapidly towards…

New Saudi leaders may seek to rein in national guard

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SAUDI ARABIA

National guard role in Saudi politics and security.

Gulf-Iran diplomatic breakthroughs will be piecemeal

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GULF STATES/IRAN

He declined to confirm reports of a Saudi visit preparing to reopen diplomatic facilities closed in 2016, pending further progress. A fourth round of negotiations between Saudi…

Iranian influence will help prolong Yemen’s conflict

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YEMEN

The strikes came after Huthi fighters claimed to have downed a Saudi Tornado jet with an advanced missile. Riyadh admitted “collateral damage” from its mission to rescue the…

Yemen's stabilisation will challenge Saudi coalition

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SAUDI ARABIA

The two leaders are set to discuss Syria, Yemen and "steps to counter Iran's destabilising activities in the region", the White House has said. Saudi Arabia will seek stronger US…

Yemeni separatist forces will face pressure

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YEMEN

Hadhramaut is an important governorate, because of both its location and its comparative wealth. Increasing competition between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in…

Engaging more Yemen actors may marginally help talks

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YEMEN

This follows a new wave of Huthi attacks on Saudi territory on November 20, and also coincides with an upsurge in fighting on the Marib, Ta'izz and Hodeida fronts. The escalation…

Yemen's southern forces will face further challenges

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YEMEN

The statement coincided with direct talks in the capital, Sana’a, on April 8-13, between Saudi Arabia and the Shia rebel Huthi movement which controls much of the north. Such…