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The intra-Gulf war will be a battle of reputations

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GULF STATES

As Qatar and its foes settle into a long-term enmity, they are increasingly concerned about international appearances

Middle East tourism depends on socio-political factors

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MIDDLE EAST

Tourism, a key driver of Middle Eastern economies, is recovering slowly from the COVID-19-induced lows of April 2020

Libya conflict hangs in the balance

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LIBYA

The fate of Libya turns on the conflicting interests of foreign and domestic actors

Cheap oil will persist despite international talks

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MENA

Beyond the hype, OPEC and Russia will struggle to agree an output freeze

Output cuts will not relieve OPEC oil dependency risks

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INT

Lack of detail on production cap leaves uncertainty high, keeping prices low and some countries in macroeconomic peril

Qatar’s ‘independent’ foreign policy will be costly

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QATAR

The crisis in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has radically upset Doha’s foreign relations

Syria conflict will reshape regional security order

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SYRIA

The civil war is turning in Assad's favour -- and its impact will be felt across the region and beyond

States of the wider Gulf vary over energy transition

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MIDDLE EAST

Despite strong climate rhetoric by some, the pragmatic focus is on maximising medium-term oil and gas output

Nuclear deal alters balance in Iran-Gulf 'Cold War'

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MIDDLE EAST

By removing the threat of US military action, the nuclear deal will empower Iran and spur Gulf Arab activism

Saudi Arabia will seek Gulf leadership against Iran

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SAUDI ARABIA

The ambitious young deputy crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is radically shifting the country’s foreign policy stance