Saudi Arabia’s Growing Influence in Central Asia
Over the last three decades, Central Asian governments have come to view Saudi Arabia’s religious influence with distrust and suspicion. As Saudi Arabia aims to increase its i…
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Author: Saltanat Berdikeeva
Locust Invasions Threaten Saudi Arabia’s Crops
A combination of climate change and inability of East African countries to control large swarms of desert locusts now threatens not only their crops, but also those in the Mid…
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Saudi Arabia and Russia: From Energy Allies to Adversaries
Saudi Arabia and Russia launched an oil price war after talks on oil production cuts with OPEC failed on March 5. While leaders of both countries are playing a game of chicken…
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Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia Seek Solution to End Dispute Over Nile River Dam
Ethiopia is nearly finished building its Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River to expand electrification across the country. But, it faces a potential conflict with Egy…
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Nadine Labaki: Fearless Lebanese Filmmaker with a Mission
Growing up in war-stricken Lebanon, Nadine Labaki’s chances of becoming a globally recognized filmmaker and actress were slim. Now, as one of her country’s most consequential…
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Tensions in the Arabian Gulf Threaten the Security of the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important maritime chokepoints in the world. Growing hostilities between the West and Iran in recent years have made the freedom of mov…
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