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Blazing Israeli-Palestinian conflict may burn out

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ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS

The latest outbreak of violence follows a gradual rise in localised tensions during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, mostly centred in Jerusalem. However, it also reflects…

Lebanon’s political paralysis will continue

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LEBANON

Lebanon is experiencing a political vacuum against the backdrop of an economic meltdown. Politicians have failed to elect a president since Michel Aoun’s term ended on October 31…

The royal Saudi visit may change long-term US views

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SAUDI ARABIA

The crown prince (colloquially known across Western news media as ‘MBS’), this month visited the United States, building relationships, announcing business deals and seeking to…

Syria diplomacy will make little headway

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SYRIA

As one of the insurgency's key external backers, Riyadh is seeking to create a united political front for the Syrian opposition ahead of proposed international talks in Vienna on…

Turkey’s capital flows could increase post-election

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TURKEY

Turkey, which has underlying attractions for investors and lenders, needs foreign capital inflows for stability and growth. A change of government in May could accelerate net…

Doha’s Gulf inclusion will fall short of full renewal

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QATAR

The summit is the focus of rising speculation that the 30-month rift between Qatar and fellow GCC members Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain may be nearing…

Political and fiscal reforms will be slow in Bahrain

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BAHRAIN

The country has struggled with internal unrest for decades, and the government ensured that opposition representatives were prevented from standing in the election. Despite the…

Wary Gulf states will struggle for consensus on Iran

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GULF STATES/IRAN

European-backed negotiations in Vienna to bring the United States and Iran back into compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal have changed the…

Syrian regime poised to defeat rebels in Aleppo

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SYRIA

The United States, Russia and other international powers agreed a cessation of hostilities in Munich last week, scheduled to begin on February 18. However, the deal requires…

Oman's diplomatic stature will rise

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OMAN

This underlines the country’s diplomatic value as the go-to regional mediator and validates its traditional foreign policy of neutrality.