Week in Review Saudi Arabia | Jun 9, 2023 Analysis Blinken, Saudi FM back away from ‘zero sum’ approach to China The US secretary of state advanced a reset in Saudi policy in his visit to the kingdom, as nuclear negotiations may define a new phase of energy and security ties. Iran | Jun 3, 2023 Analysis Israel alarmed by IAEA report, possible US backchannel diplomacy with Iran Also: IAEA report hints at Iran’s post-JCPOA nuclear posture; Gulf uncertainty over US policy; Omani diplomacy back in spotlight. Turkey | May 26, 2023 Turkey’s Kilicdaroglu scapegoats Syrian refugees in bid to defeat Erdogan Opposition leader sides with hard-liners advocating expulsion in last-ditch effort to unseat Erdogan in election that should turn on economy. Israel | May 19, 2023 Analysis Biden gives priority to Israel-Saudi normalization All three parties want a deal, and 2024 is an election year; Syrian Kurdish leader expects little from Arab League normalization with Syria. Turkey | May 12, 2023 Iraqi FM expects continuity in ties with Turkey, no matter who wins election Fuad Hussein says TotalEnergies deal “would change character of Iraqi economy,” discusses relations with the United States, Iran, Syria and Arab states. Syria | May 6, 2023 Analysis Assad will demand high price for return of refugees Arab League at risk of getting caught between US and Syria over sanctions policy. Turkey | Apr 28, 2023 Analysis Earthquake, refugees, Assad may be keys to Turkey's election Also, new era of Iran-Gulf cooperation could spill over into energy (PRO). Sudan | Apr 21, 2023 Can diplomacy end the fighting in Sudan? Even if the country is too big to fail, observers see challenges in restoring peace before the unrest spreads to neighboring countries. Syria | Apr 14, 2023 Arab initiative offers best chance for Syria in years The Saudi-brokered meeting and Jordanian road map could boost the long stalled Syrian political process; Turkey is still key to settlement; Assad also has his cards to play. Gulf | Apr 6, 2023 Analysis Is China playing long game against dollar in Middle East? Chinese spokesperson says "the internationalization of the [yuan] is a natural process, and the goal is not to replace the dollar or other international currencies." Pagination Show more Latest News Arab Israelis protest over crime wave Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jun 9, 2023 Palestinian couple brace for east Jerusalem eviction by Claire Gounon | AFP | Jun 9, 2023 Latest Sudan truce begins amid civilian scepticism Agence France-Presse | AFP | Jun 9, 2023 See more Podcasts Turkey scholar Howard Eissenstat on the dynamics of Erdogan's enduring success See more
Saudi Arabia | Jun 9, 2023 Analysis Blinken, Saudi FM back away from ‘zero sum’ approach to China The US secretary of state advanced a reset in Saudi policy in his visit to the kingdom, as nuclear negotiations may define a new phase of energy and security ties.
Iran | Jun 3, 2023 Analysis Israel alarmed by IAEA report, possible US backchannel diplomacy with Iran Also: IAEA report hints at Iran’s post-JCPOA nuclear posture; Gulf uncertainty over US policy; Omani diplomacy back in spotlight.
Turkey | May 26, 2023 Turkey’s Kilicdaroglu scapegoats Syrian refugees in bid to defeat Erdogan Opposition leader sides with hard-liners advocating expulsion in last-ditch effort to unseat Erdogan in election that should turn on economy.
Israel | May 19, 2023 Analysis Biden gives priority to Israel-Saudi normalization All three parties want a deal, and 2024 is an election year; Syrian Kurdish leader expects little from Arab League normalization with Syria.
Turkey | May 12, 2023 Iraqi FM expects continuity in ties with Turkey, no matter who wins election Fuad Hussein says TotalEnergies deal “would change character of Iraqi economy,” discusses relations with the United States, Iran, Syria and Arab states.
Syria | May 6, 2023 Analysis Assad will demand high price for return of refugees Arab League at risk of getting caught between US and Syria over sanctions policy.
Turkey | Apr 28, 2023 Analysis Earthquake, refugees, Assad may be keys to Turkey's election Also, new era of Iran-Gulf cooperation could spill over into energy (PRO).
Sudan | Apr 21, 2023 Can diplomacy end the fighting in Sudan? Even if the country is too big to fail, observers see challenges in restoring peace before the unrest spreads to neighboring countries.
Syria | Apr 14, 2023 Arab initiative offers best chance for Syria in years The Saudi-brokered meeting and Jordanian road map could boost the long stalled Syrian political process; Turkey is still key to settlement; Assad also has his cards to play.
Gulf | Apr 6, 2023 Analysis Is China playing long game against dollar in Middle East? Chinese spokesperson says "the internationalization of the [yuan] is a natural process, and the goal is not to replace the dollar or other international currencies."
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