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Elfadil Ibrahim

Houthis in Yemen
Middle East

Houthis v. Saudi Arabia: Round 2. This time it's regional.

After fresh clashes with the Yemeni military group, Riyadh finds itself at the center of overlapping wars and skirmishes, including Iran and Iraq

Pakistan thought it won the peace. Now, it could be dragged into war.
Middle East

Pakistan thought it won the peace. Now, it could be dragged into war.

As events spiral in the Middle East, Riyadh may trigger its mutual defense pact with Islamabad

US knows UAE fueling war in Sudan but $1.4 trillion is getting in the way
Africa

US knows UAE fueling war in Sudan but $1.4 trillion is getting in the way

The Emirates promised Trump a huge investment, which appears to be playing a role in Washington's unwillingness to intervene in their arm sales to RSF

'Deconfliction cell' is the first test of whether Israel can thwart Iran deal
Middle East

'Deconfliction cell' is the first test of whether Israel can thwart Iran deal

The mediators are determined not to let Lebanon be a poison pill, so they set up a mechanism to prevent the shaky MOU from falling apart

Oman walks a tightrope amid Trump's threats to 'blow them up'
Middle East

Oman walks a tightrope amid Trump's threats to 'blow them up'

Leaders in Muscat are struggling to balance their role as a mediator with Washington's 'us-vs-them' approach