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MENA Strategic Bulletin
Trump wants a deal with Iran. Amid several stalled or deteriorating foreign policy tracks, the Muscat talks present a timely opportunity for diplomatic progress. The core challenge remains distrust.
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Israeli regional soft power expansion through water trade
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