More: Saudi Arabia
Desert Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia’s Quest for Regional Harmony
From Tehran to Ankara, Riyadh's olive branch signals a seismic shift in Saudi Arabia's regional approach, one that balances assertiveness with pragmatism.
Saudi Arabia, long...
Goat Life and the neglect of pressing issues in Indian cinema
The movie “Goat Life”, currently trending on Netflix, presents an opportunity for reflection on how cinema can influence perceptions of nations and their people....
The Ongoing Normalization of Arab Countries with Israel Despite the Gaza War
The normalization of relations between Arab countries and Israel represents a profound shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, with far-reaching implications...
Why Arabs Are Wary of an Anti-Iran Alliance
Despite growing Israeli-Arab collaboration, efforts to establish a NATO-like regional security alliance to counter perceived Iranian threats have not come to fruition. Arab nations...
Economic Bridges: The Gulf States’ Strategic Expansion Across Africa’s Key Sectors
Historically, the Arabian Peninsula played a key role as a maritime hub connecting East African trade routes to the Middle East. Today, three Gulf...
The Chinese Yuan Will Never Replace the US Dollar as the World’s Reserve Currency
It has recently been in the news that Saudi Arabia is in talks to price its oil sales in the Chinese currency, the Yuan. ...
The Beijing Declaration: Quest for Middle East Peace after the Haniyeh Assassination
On July 23, 14 Palestinian factions including rivals Hamas and Fatah agreed to end their divisions and form an interim national unity government, thanks...
China’s impossible balance in the Middle East
In March 2023, many in the West looked with surprise and unease as China brokered an agreement to resume diplomatic relations between Iran and...
Saudi Arabia’s Interests in Normalizing Ties with Iran:Existence, Economic Progress and Pragmatism
The conflict and rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran is mainly due to politics and national interests. However, this conflict is often accompanied and...
China and the Gulf Arab States: Petrochemicals Partners
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that peak oil demand will occur within this decade as the global shift towards renewable energy accelerates. Sweeping...