Why the UAE is shrugging off Washington’s diktats

When the UAE cast an abstaining vote on a US-backed UNSC resolution to condemn Russia, all hell broke loose. But Abu Dhabi is increasingly refusing to 'take sides' for Washington, and now insists on pursuing its own priorities.

Abu Dhabi forewarned: More Israel, more missile strikes

The UAE thought it could protect its Yemeni interests with Israel's help. Then the Israeli president visited Abu Dhabi and Yemen dropped missiles to welcome him.

US removes advanced missile defense systems from Saudi Arabia

Pentagon officials say the redeployment of the US war arsenal is part of a shift in strategy to prepare for a future conflict with China and Russia

Turkiye should reconsider purchase of ‘outdated’ F-16 fighters: Turkish official

Turkiye has chosen Russian to purchase superior Russian-made, rather than inferior US-made weapons in the past, to the consternation of Washington

Will Yemen test the limits of Israel–UAE strategic synergy?

The extent and limitations of a UAE geopolitical response to Ansarallah attacks will be the Abraham Accords' real litmus test for Israel's Iran war hawks

Why a checkmate is looming for Saudis in Yemen

The mood has shifted in Yemen and the Saudis are eager for an exit. What has changed on the Yemeni ground to warrant this shift?