Understanding Iranian Influence in the Horn of Africa
The United States and some Arab Gulf states raise alarm over Iran’s conduct in the Horn of Africa. Although Tehran does play a role in this volatile region, Iran’s actual infl…
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US Caesar Act Sanctions Push Syria Closer to Iran
Besides its devastating economic effects for war-weary Syrian civilians, including severe food shortages, the Caesar Act, while deterring international actors from engaging in…
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Taking on Risk: China’s Engagement in the Middle East
China is seeking to reduce tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran by engineering a more multilateral security architecture in the Gulf that would incorporate rather than repla…
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On Libya, the EU Must Stand Up to France
For European powers, it is clear that the French gamble in Libya has failed and that Macron has led them into a quandary. France has actively pursued a foreign policy that see…
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GCC Railway Project Held Up by Financial Problems and Qatar’s Exclusion
A flagship railway project designed to connect the Gulf Arab states is scheduled to launch in a few years. By bypassing Qatar, the project raises questions about prospects for…
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Indonesia: A Major Prize in the Battle for the Soul of Islam
Saudi support of religious ultra-conservatism in Indonesia contradicts Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s promotion of an undefined form of moderate Islam intended to project…
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