What’s with the UAE’s ‘Muslim Ban’?
In November 2020, the media began reporting on the UAE’s unexplained work and tourist visa ban imposed on 12 Muslim-majority countries and Kenya. Although COVID-19 is Abu Dhab…
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Author: Giorgio Cafiero
The Saudi-Israeli Get-Together in NEOM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to NEOM is a sign that Israel’s relationship with Saudi Arabia is continuing to warm. Yet the kingdom is not open to full-fled…
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What Biden’s Presidency Could Mean for US-Turkey Relations
With rising tensions in North Africa, the Middle East, and the South Caucasus, Turkey had been paying close attention to the US presidential election throughout this year. For…
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The Khashoggi Trial and US Leadership
The leadership in Saudi Arabia bet the farm on Trump, which leaves Riyadh nervous about a possible Biden victory in November. Among a number of issues, the murder of Jamal Kha…
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Kuwait Mourns the Loss of a Wise Peacemaker
The Emir of Kuwait was a giant of diplomacy in a fractious part of the world. He will be remembered as a shrewd and wise monarch who worked tirelessly to mediate solutions to…
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Following in the UAE’s Footsteps, Bahrain Makes ‘Peace’ with Israel
Bahrain’s decision to follow the UAE’s lead in normalizing relations with Israel speaks volumes about the extent to which Abu Dhabi is driving significant geopolitical changes…
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