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Giorgio Cafiero

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Middle East

After the Iran War, is UAE the odd man out?

Attacks from Tehran and the possibility of closer ties with Tel Aviv have left Abu Dhabi facing a difficult balancing act in a changing Gulf order.

Pakistan US-Iran talks
Middle East

Can Pakistan mediate war while opening trade routes to Tehran?

The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.

Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?
Middle East

Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?

Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction

Why did Iran hit Kuwait so hard?
Middle East

Why did Iran hit Kuwait so hard?

Tehran has hit US military installations and a range of civilian sites, including the country's main airport, energy facilities, and a crucial desalination plant

Oman strait of hormuz
Middle East

Oman walks tightrope with Iran across the Strait of Hormuz

Muscat is the only Gulf capital that has remained friendly with Tehran throughout the war. There is a reason for that, and why those relations will persist.