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Analysis: The pact between Athens and Cairo is part of a wider regional battle for influence in the Mediterranean.
Cairo's bellicose rhetoric has raised fears of a wider regional conflict.
The UAE's hidden hand in Tunisia's political crisis
As Tunisia becomes embroiled in a political crisis, questions are being raised about the UAE's role.
Mohammed bin Zayed's preferences regarding UAE foreign policy
Comment: Kristian Coates Ulrichsen takes a deep dive into what's driving bin Zayed's aggressive foreign policy agenda, the risks involved, and ...
How the West lost influence in Libya's war
Libya's conflict has exposed deep divides within the EU and Nato, leaving non-Western powers to fill the vacuum.
The geopolitics of ports in the Horn of Africa
Analysis: Ports in the Horn of Africa risk becoming new flashpoints in Middle East rivalries.
UN agency: Tanker 'hijacked' off UAE now in Iran
The International Labor Organization said that the MT Gulf Sky was hijacked July 5, citing its captain.
Cyber conflict: Iran and Israel’s new frontier of war
There has been no confirmation that explosions in Iranian facilities are the result of cyber-attacks, but it has got experts talking.
China and Iran's strategic partnership: A zero sum game?
Analysis: China and Iran's bilateral relationship is gaining strategic significance.
Iraqi Kurdistan fears entanglement in Turkey-UAE cold war
Analysis: Iraqi Kurdistan hopes to avoid becoming entangled in a regional cold war.
Powerful explosion rocks health clinic in Iranian capital
At least 19 people have been killed after an explosion rocked the Iranian capital on Tuesday evening, state media reported.
Tehran blast caused by gas explosion, Iran authorities say
The Iranian defence ministry says that an explosion at an industrial gas tank, which caused no casualties, was the cause of a huge blast in ...
Divide and survive: Ethiopia balances Gulf, Turkey ties
Ethiopia is the most coveted target of the ongoing scramble for the Horn of Africa.
Greek-Italian maritime deal sends clear message to Turkey
The Greek-Italian maritime deal comes amid a Mediterranean power struggle sparked by events in Libya's war.
Detained US Navy veteran freed by Iran in deal
A detained US Navy veteran has been released by Iran as part of a deal with the US despite cooling relations between the two countries.
The geopolitics of Iran's fuel shipments to Venezuela
Iran's fuel shipments to Venezuela are a show of defiance against the US, but they will do little to fundamentally change energy geopolitics.
France and Turkey's growing rivalry in the Middle East
France views Turkey's foreign policy stance as a threat to its own economic and geopolitical interests.
Turkey, US sanctions and the looming S-400 showdown
Tensions over Turkey's S-400 missile system have subsided amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the US Congress remains poised to act.
Syria Weekly: Greece's centre-right government moves towards Assad normalisation
Greece is taking steps to normalise ties with the Syrian regime.
Trump's Yemen aid cut amounts to a death sentence
Comment: Yemenis are already susceptible to many preventable diseases, but for Trump to cut aid during a pandemic is nothing short of lethal, ...
Waqas Ahmed: The Muslim renaissance man championing human versatility
The New Arab Meets: Author Waqas Ahmed, whose new book champions the power of human versatility and explores the importance of cross-discipline ...
Erdogan and Putin will remain forever 'frenemies'
Comment: The Syrian conflict showcases the cyclical nature of Moscow and Ankara's volatile and complex relationship, writes Zeidon AlKinani.
Egyptian court shuts down Shia TV channels, websites
The court ordered that Egytian ISPs restrict access to Shia website, including a prominent news website.
Modi's anti-Muslim moves threaten unholy alliance between India-Arab allies
India's Modi faces the challenging task of navigating an unfamiliar and tricky geo-political situation in order to keep intact the close ...
Erdogan will discuss the Libyan conflict with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
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