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News and analysis
Despite the timing of recent Iranian naval drills, the drivers of the US-Iran confrontation remain unchanged, with oil being secondary in the dispute.
February 27, 2026
News and analysis
The deployment of the USS Gerald Ford to the region signals the US is serious about striking Iran.
February 20, 2026
News and analysis
Damascus has asserted control over north east Syria, putting an end to Kurdish ambitions for autonomy.
February 13, 2026
News and analysis
Despite the timing of recent Iranian naval drills, the drivers of the US-Iran confrontation remain unchanged, with oil being secondary in the dispute.
February 27, 2026
News and analysis
The deployment of the USS Gerald Ford to the region signals the US is serious about striking Iran.
February 20, 2026
News and analysis
Damascus has asserted control over north east Syria, putting an end to Kurdish ambitions for autonomy.
February 13, 2026
News and analysis
The UK’s Prince of Wales is set to visit Riyadh to reinforce political, economic and security ties and Saudi–UAE advance the Black Sea cable project.
February 6, 2026
News and analysis
Egypt is the latest regional state to signal tighter regulation of children’s access to social media.
January 30, 2026
News and analysis
The trajectory points away from collective Gulf defence and towards a fragmented but competitive security environment.
January 23, 2026
News and analysis
Nationwide protests in Iran have intensified as US weighs military and cyber options. Security cooperation improves Jordan’s standing in Washington
January 16, 2026
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Competition between the UAE and Saudi Arabia has entered a more overt and confrontational phase.
January 9, 2026
News and analysis
China-GCC and UAE-EU trade talks highlight Gulf hedging strategy and Turkiye expands its economic and security footprint in Somalia.
December 19, 2025
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