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MENA Strategic Bulletin – The UAE’s Sudan gamble starts to unravel; UAE–US Orion deal deepens critical minerals ties as supply chain risks grow

Developments in Sudan and critical minerals cooperation highlight the UAE’s growing influence across the North and Horn of Africa

October 31, 2025

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MENA Strategic Bulletin – Israeli attacks on Lebanon endanger ceasefire; Washington pushes Morocco-Algeria rapprochement

The US-led ceasefire in Lebanon falters amid Israeli strikes and lack of disarmament progress; Washington pushes for Algeria-Morocco peace.

October 24, 2025

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MENA Strategic Bulletin – US–Qatar diplomacy enters new phase; Russia’s influence in Syria wanes

A new military training base reaffirms Qatar’s strategic importance to Washington as Damascus redefines its relationship to Russia.

October 17, 2025

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MENA Strategic Bulletin – KSA liberalises markets amid fiscal pressure; Morocco’s Gen Z protests resume

Saudi budget pressures test the viability of state-led diversification while in Morocco, Rabat weighs its response to Gen Z 212.

October 10, 2025

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MENA Strategic Bulletin – oil flows from the KRG to Turkiye resume; Washington and Ankara reset bilateral ties

Landmark restart of KRG–Turkiye oil exports coincides with a Trump–Erdogan summit underscoring closer policy alignment.

October 3, 2025

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MENA Strategic Bulletin – Special Edition: Iran, sanctions and escalation risk

UN sanctions on Iran are set to snap back amid stalling diplomacy, increasing the risk of regional escalation.

September 26, 2025

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MENA Strategic Bulletin – Syria unveils Suwayda roadmap; Israel advances in Gaza City

Syria hopes the Suwayda plan will lead to a repeal of the Caesar Act. The Gaza City offensive and UN genocide finding further isolate Israel.

September 19, 2025