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The Houthis have won the Red Sea
International commerce and Western navies have been forced to accept a new normal, and there are few signs of change coming soon.
October 1, 2024
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Netanyahu’s quandary in the North
Hezbollah continues to attack Israel, but war in Lebanon is never worth it
July 24, 2024
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Turkey’s earthquakes raise questions over dam safety and its transboundary implications
February’s disaster has renewed international scrutiny of the safety of Turkey’s dams and the risks they pose to downstream states.
March 29, 2023
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Israeli regional soft power expansion through water trade
The Abraham Accords have rapidly increased opportunities for collaboration between signatory states and Israel – a global leader in water management and technology – on improving water and food security.
March 2, 2023
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Energy Markets: Volatility is the new normal
Fresh EU sanctions and a G7-led price cap on Russian crude have sought to safeguard global oil supplies and prices, but energy markets will struggle to absorb their impact.
December 6, 2022
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Libya in crisis: political divisions prompt protests
The population is losing patience as the international community loses its appetite – and its credibility.
July 6, 2022
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Gulf steps in to support Egypt amid growing economic risks
The UAE, Saudi and Qatar are ramping up strategic investments and snapping up Egyptian assets.
June 30, 2022
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No hope for nuclear agreement with Iran
All signs now point to the JCPOA being laid to rest.
May 12, 2022
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KSA pushes for political solution in Yemen
The new Presidential Leadership Council will need to act quickly on its objectives or risk failure.
May 4, 2022