Will They or Won’t They? Saudi Recognition of Israel is the $64,000 Question
Will the Saudis formalize relations with Israel or will they not? That is the 64,000-dollar question.
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Author: James M. Dorsey
UAE Recognition of Israel Dents Emirati Religious Soft Power
The United Arab Emirates’ establishment of diplomatic relations with Israel is damaging its efforts to garner religious soft power by projecting itself as a model of Islamic m…
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UAE Geopolitical Gamble Keeps Palestinian Peace Prospects on Life Support
The decision by the UAE to establish diplomatic relations with Israel keeps a negotiated solution with Palestine on life support. There is no indication that forging relations…
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Pakistan-Saudi Spat: Hitting the Kingdom Where It Hurts
A rift between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia throws into sharp relief deepening fissures in the Muslim world. Coupled with the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel…
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Playing With Fire: China Fuels Middle East Arms Race
Unfettered Chinese support for Saudi Arabia’s so far peaceful nuclear energy program risks fueling a burgeoning Middle East arms race amid concerns that the 2015 Iranian nucle…
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