Middle East
US rewards UAE bad behavior making it a 'major defense partner'
The Biden administration's decision reflects a consistently misguided Middle East playbook
September 30, 2024
gulf states
Regions
Iran-Bahrain talks on horizon signal more sunset on US hegemony
Evidence that Washington can no longer dictate the order of enemies in the Middle East
July 01, 2024
Middle East
Bahrain: The only Arabs to join US Red Sea task force
The Houthis are attacking in their backyard, but other Gulf state nations have their reasons for holding back
January 08, 2024
Middle East
Is carnage in Gaza bringing Iran and Saudi Arabia closer?
Perhaps, but tensions remain and interests diverge when it comes a 'pan-Islamic' response to Israel
December 26, 2023
Middle East
Iranian-Saudi deal: They didn't do it for love
Taking stock after six months: 'The decision to restore relations was made by both sides with cold calculation.'
September 08, 2023
Middle East
Turns out 'rethink' was a threat not a promise in US-Saudi spat
Once the midterms were over, all mention of holding MBS accountable disappeared, and in fact Biden now seems to be catering to him.
January 09, 2023
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