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Will naming, shaming & sanctioning terror in Sudan stop bloodshed?

Experts debate the value in congressional actions against the country’s Rapid Support Forces, which are being fueled in part by one of Washington's closest partners — the UAE

The Iran war destroyed the strategic logic of the Abraham Accords
Middle East

The Iran war destroyed the strategic logic of the Abraham Accords

The agreements can't bring peace because they sidestep the root cause of instability in the Middle East

Gulf State Catch-22: Time to drop US as chief security guarantor?
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

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

Iran to Israel: You hit Lebanon, and we'll hit the UAE
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

Why Gulf data centers became deliberate targets in Iran War
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