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Regional Water Cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa: Transitioning from Conflict to Stability
With rivers and lakes drying and record breaking droughts, there is a dire need for greater regional cooperation on water issues.
Nov 30, 2021
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Amro Selim
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Emiratis Split on Importance of World Powers, While Views on Abraham Accords Hold Steady
When polled, Emiratis demonstrate support for a renewed nuclear agreement with Iran, and opposition towards Islamist groups.
Aug 31, 2021
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David Pollock
Catherine Cleveland
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Mapping Changes in Turkish-UAE Relations: A Matter of Diplomacy
Understanding ideological shifts, regional geopolitics and the origins of the Turkey-UAE rift is critical to assessing the likely outcomes of recent diplomatic engagements between the two countries.
Aug 27, 2021
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Gokhan Demirtas
Hasim Tekines
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Good News from the Gulf, for a Change
Respondents in local surveys are increasingly expressing pragmatic views on Israeli normalization, Iranian nuclear issues, religious moderation, and other hot topics.
Jul 29, 2021
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David Pollock
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The Battle of Marib: the Challenge of Ending a Stalemate War
Without an exerted international peace effort, the siege on Marib could destroy the possibility of a unified Yemen.
Jul 9, 2021
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Nabil Hetari
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Preparing for Iranian Expansion in Syria after a Nuclear Deal
The United States should capitalize on closer ties between its regional allies to combat Iranian expansionism, with a special focus on Syria.
May 21, 2021
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Ammar Musarea
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The Stalling Visions of the Gulf: The UAE’s Vision 2021
Internal competition and unnecessary megaprojects are drawing attention away from the human capital and technology expertise needed for the UAE to transition away from oil.
May 21, 2021
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Frédéric G. Schneider
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The Stalling Visions of the Gulf: The Case of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 repeats old mistakes of relying heavily on new megaprojects and ignoring regional advantages in research and education.
May 14, 2021
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Frédéric G. Schneider
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Navigating Indian Defense Outreach with the Gulf
As India seeks to grow in its self-reliance, developing more balanced relations with the Gulf will strengthen ties while helping to balance against Chinese influence in the region.
Apr 7, 2021
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Manjari Singh
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The EastMed Gas and Philia Forums: Reimagining Cooperation in the Mediterranean
Arab and Mediterranean countries with common interests are creating new shared tools that can be used to combat Turkish and Iranian influence in their regions.
Mar 18, 2021
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Rauf Baker
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The Biden Administration’s Opportunities to Promote Peace in Yemen
A federalist system is the only viable option for a new government in Yemen.
Feb 18, 2021
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Olfat Al-Dubai
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Will Qatar’s Relationship with the Muslim Brotherhood Change after Gulf Reconciliation?
Qatar must adequately manage its ties to the Brotherhood if it wants to ensure sustainable Gulf ties.
Feb 3, 2021
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Omran Salman
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Riyadh Mends Fences with Doha as it Braces for the Biden Administration
Qatar could serve as a valuable intermediary between Saudi Arabia and a Democratic White House.
Feb 1, 2021
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Suleiman Nimr
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End of the Qatar Embargo: An Opportunity, not Threat, for Turkey
Reconciliation in the Gulf does not mean isolation for Turkey.
Jan 22, 2021
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Anthony Skinner
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Qatari Public Supports Compromise on GCC Rift, But Even More Like Turkey; Split on Israel, Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, and Iran
While recent polling reveals that the Qatari public has been supportive of compromises to ease the Arab Quartet’s blockade, real differences in public opinion on foreign policy issues remain between the countries.
Jan 4, 2021
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Austin Corona
David Pollock
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Bahrain Poll Shows Split on Peace with Israel, But Sunni-Shia Divide Is Small
When polled, Sunni and Shia Bahrainis have strikingly similar views on a number of key foreign policy issues, from Israel to Iran.
Dec 23, 2020
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Kenneth R. Rosen
David Pollock
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A Widening Schism between Saudi Arabia and the Islah Party Prolongs Yemen's War
Saudi Arabia should not pursue its perfect political arrangement in Yemen at the expense of peace.
Dec 18, 2020
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Karim Al-Yemani
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Biden Can Broker an End to the War in Yemen
Yemenis are eager for Biden to act on his campaign pledge to end the war in Yemen, using U.S. influence to bring all sides to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Dec 18, 2020
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Abu Bakr al-Qirbi
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Correction: New Saudi Poll Shows Sharp Rise in Support for Israel Ties, Despite Caveats
New polling data provides a window into popular Saudi views of the Abraham Accords and other foreign policy concerns facing the kingdom.
Dec 8, 2020
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David Pollock
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The Rise of Chinese AI in the Gulf: a Renewal of China’s ‘Serbia Model’
Already a global leader in 5G infrastructure, China is investing heavily in a broader range of advanced technologies and seeking to introduce them globally as a means of achieving even greater economic influence. Beijing has focused heavily on three main technological areas—artificial intelligence (AI), smart and safe cities, and unmanned
Oct 13, 2020
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Wendy Robinson
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