Middle East
Gulf State Catch-22: Time to drop US as chief security guarantor?
To do so would rebuff Washington at a time when rebuilding and recalibrating in the wake of a shocking Iran War outcome is of the essence
July 06, 2026
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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
July 02, 2026
Middle East
Iran to Israel: You hit Lebanon, and we'll hit the UAE
Leaders in Tehran are quietly discussing ways to reestablish deterrence by threatening Tel Aviv's closest Gulf partner
May 26, 2026
Middle East
Why Gulf data centers became deliberate targets in Iran War
Not only did the US make the placement and investment in these tech warehouses a ‘loyalty test,’ they then made them dual use for Washington’s military
May 13, 2026
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UAE leaves OPEC: what it means for the US, oil markets & Saudi
The Iran war is certainly exposing a lot of long festering wounds, with this rupture certainly stunning Wall Street today
April 28, 2026
Middle East
UAE's dollar swap threats show how brittle these US alliances can be
The Emirates don't need the money but they are laying down a marker: if we take fire because of Washington, we want something in return
April 25, 2026
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