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The government is suffering a wave of popular anger after its austerity programme caused days of countrywide protests. Changing ministers is a standard royal method to deflect…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235249
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Ten years after it experienced mass protests during the 2011 Arab uprisings, Manama remains deeply concerned about the potential threat from a Shia-led opposition -- and its…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261259
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US support has been crucial for the Iraqi government since 2003, and especially for its battle against Islamic State (IS) from 2014. However, Trump has pushed the limits of the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217886
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Iraq and Syria -- neighbours with many economic, political and social connections -- have both been subject to years of destructive armed conflict. They are now looking to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236095
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The letter specified that aid must be coordinated with Damascus and also pushed for donors to fulfil their commitments and support refugee return -- a key issue for Arab…