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MENA Strategic Bulletin – In Yemen, Hadhramaut heats up
Tensions in Hadhramaut, Yemen’s largest and most economically significant governorate, rose sharply in late November.
December 5, 2025
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MENA Strategic Bulletin – Saudi to expand alcohol access; US moves towards FTO designation of Muslim Brotherhood
Saudi Arabia plans to expand alcohol access – for some while the US moves towards FTO designation of Muslim Brotherhood
November 28, 2025
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MENA Strategic Bulletin – UNSC establishes framework for Palestinian leadership and governance; Saudi moves to close AI gap with UAE
UNSC establishes framework for Palestinian leadership and governance; Saudi moves to close AI gap with UAE
November 21, 2025
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MENA Strategic Bulletin – Special Edition: The overthrow of Assad
Whether HTS can successfully appease competing forces while rising to an enormous governance challenge will be decisive in ending Syria’s isolation.
December 13, 2024
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Time for bold reforms to rescue UN missions in the Middle East
The UN must overhaul its command structure and implement reforms that prioritise diplomacy over military intervention.
December 9, 2024
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December 6, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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Two sides of the same ocean? America’s prospects vs China and Iran
How might the US fare fighting on two fronts against two enemies? The election of Donald Trump increases the likelihood of direct conflict with China and Iran.
November 25, 2024
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MENA Strategic Bulletin
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November 22, 2024
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Are COPs truly “fit for purpose”?
COPs require urgent reform if they are to provide legitimate and trustworthy leadership and limit global warming
November 22, 2024
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MENA Strategic Bulletin
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November 15, 2024
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MENA Strategic Bulletin – US Elections Special Edition
What you need to know about Trump’s second term
November 8, 2024