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
gulf states
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
Middle East
China dips toes in the Gulf, puts Iran on the defensive
Beijing and Iran always had 'convenient' relations, but the former's visit to Saudi Arabia exposed some new limits.
December 20, 2022
Middle East
The myth of an emerging 'Mideast NATO'
Israel wants to forge a military alliance with Gulf states to check Iran. But the Israeli ambitions risk too much and offer too little.
October 09, 2022
Middle East
What would multilateral security in the Middle East look like?
Even with a new JCPOA guiding the way, the effort to bridge all of the conflicting interests and countries would be enormous.
September 05, 2022
Middle East
Middle East security still fragile, with or without Iran nuclear deal
A renewed agreement will ensure stronger ties in some areas, while setting into motion new challenges elsewhere.
August 28, 2022
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