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Defying authority: Arab, Russia and Pakistan protesters learn lessons of 2011
Demonstrators in Sudan, Algeria and
nations beyond the Middle East such as Pakistan and Russia are applying lessons
learnt from the 2011 popular Arab revolts as...
Politics & War: Is Saudi Arabia Joining Trump’s Ploy?
In quest of
seeking the support of the Arab Muslim leaders for international stance against
Iran, Saudi Arabia is hosting three consecutive summits at the holy...
Eyeing UK soccer clubs: Gulf buyers come with baggage
The bitter Gulf rift
between Qatar and its Saudi and United Arab Emirates-led detractors could spill
on to the pitches of English soccer.
A flurry of reports
suggest...
Saudi religious moderation: How real is it?
Meet
Mohammed bin Abdul-Karim Al-Issa, the public face of Saudi crown prince
Mohammed bin Salman’s version of moderate Islam.
A 54-year
old former justice minister, Mr. Al-Issa, one...
Walking a tightrope: Pakistan struggles to juggle multiple balls
Pakistan risks falling off the tightrope it walks as it attempts to
balance its relations with rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Developments in recent days, including...
What may cause Oil prices to fall?
Oil prices have rallied a whopping 30 percent this year. Among other factors, OPEC’s commitment to reduce output,
geopolitical flash-points like the brewing war in...
Mounting tension with Iran sheds a light on dynamics of US geopolitics
Mounting tension between the Trump administration and
Iran are likely to shed light on US dynamics shaping today’s geopolitical
environment.
Looming large is the figure of US...
Understanding Egypt’s Limited Involvement in the Arab NATO
Authors: Irina Tsukerman, Mohamed Maher*
During
President Sissi's visit to the White House, some press reports talked about
Egypt's withdrawal from the planned Middle
Eastern and North African defense alliance...
Investing in Human Capital is Key to Sustainable Growth in GCC
Economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is expected to
increase from 2.0% last year to 2.1% in 2019, before accelerating to 3.2%...
Saudi gas ambitions likely to have geopolitical impact
A Saudi push to become a major natural gas player is as much about
diversifying the kingdom’s domestic consumption and export mix as it is...