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Bahrain, Israel seek to reach free trade agreement by end of year
While economic cooperation with the UAE have taken off since the signing of the Abraham accords, Israel’s trade with Bahrain lags far behind, with total trade estimated at around $7.5 million
Oct 31, 2022
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US threatens peace in Cyprus by lifting arms embargo
Cyprus fears Turkey might drag it into a conflict if tensions with Greece in the Aegean Sea lead to war
Sep 30, 2022
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Israel, Bahrain launch talks for free trade agreement
While trade between both countries lacks behind, Israel and Bahrain already signed deals related to defense and the military
Sep 20, 2022
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UK delays release of information detailing arms sales to Saudi Arabia
The UK has been blamed for employing 'delaying tactics' to withhold documents related to Saudi arms sales, claiming that the release 'may not be in the public’s interest'
Sep 03, 2022
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UAE becomes first Arab country to sign free trade agreement with Israel
The deal reduces or eliminates tariffs on most goods, as part of a shared goal to raise bilateral trade to over $10 billion annually
May 31, 2022
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Millions of dollars in arms sales to ISIS originated in Turkey: Report
Several Syrian-born Turkish citizens and members of the Uighur extremist Turkistan Islamic Party have been linked to the scheme
Feb 07, 2022
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Erdogan: ‘The White House trains and arms ISIS and the PKK’
The comments came during a meeting with the Iranian President on the sidelines of the 15th Economic Cooperation Organization summit in Turkmenistan
Nov 29, 2021
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The BBC’s abysmal coverage of Qatar’s World Cup
The British state-owned broadcaster’s refusal to show Qatar’s Opening Ceremony reeks of hypocrisy
Nov 21, 2022
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Why India is arming Armenia against Azerbaijan
Trade routes and national security interests in the South Caucasus are central to New Delhi’s decision to arm Armenia
Oct 15, 2022
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Rights groups sue French weapon makers for complicity in Yemen war crimes
According to Amnesty International, France has provided over 8 billion euros worth of military equipment to the Saudi-led coalition war on Yemen
Jun 02, 2022
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Turkey: Nerve center for ISIS fugitives, weapons, finance
In Turkey, convicted ISIS members roam free and their weapons easily cross borders. Even Turkish intelligence admits Turkey has become the nerve center of ISIS activity.
Feb 28, 2022
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MbZ meets with Pakistani PM for bilateral talks
MbZ and the Pakistani PM expressed their desire to bolster joint cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, and development
Jan 25, 2023
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Why is Egypt’s Navy commanding a NATO-led coalition in the Red Sea?
In recent years Egypt has been developing and strengthening its navy in and around the Red Sea, but this is arguably part of a broader US strategy for the region.
Jan 23, 2023
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Global South: Gold-backed currencies to replace the US dollar
The adoption of commodity-backed currencies by the Global South could upend the US dollar’s dominance and level the playing field in international trade.
Jan 19, 2023
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A Moscow meeting shatters fantasies of a Syrian ‘confederation’
Russian-brokered Syrian-Turkish rapprochement will bury prospects of a divided Syria, with the potential for opposition factions to be co-opted into the armed forces.
Jan 11, 2023
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Israel, Bahrain, UAE discuss joint cyber defense scheme
The Abraham Accords signatories plan to equip themselves with a so-called 'Cyber Iron Dome'
Dec 16, 2022
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Azerbaijan parliament approves opening embassy in Israel
With this decision, Azerbaijan will become the first Shia Muslim majority country to have an embassy in the occupied Palestinian territories
Nov 19, 2022
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Turkey in Yemen: An evolving foreign policy
Throughout the eight years of war in Yemen, Ankara has seen its policies towards the country shift several times due to Turkey’s own changing political and economic situation.
Nov 07, 2022
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Israeli air defense system arrives in UAE, even bigger deals expected
Since the signing of the Abraham accords, Israel increased its trade volume by $3 billion with the UAE and Bahrain
Oct 20, 2022
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Putin receives UAE president in Moscow to discuss energy markets, international issues
Before Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan arrived in Moscow, he visited Serbia to discuss mutual cooperation between the two countries
Oct 11, 2022
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Who profits from Pipeline Terror?
Secret talks between Russia and Germany to resolve their Nord Stream 1 and 2 issues had to be averted at any cost
Sep 29, 2022
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UAE to sign first weapons deal with Israel: Report
The UAE had acquired Israeli technology to repel drones and missiles launched in retaliatory attacks by the Yemeni Ansarallah movement
Sep 22, 2022
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Can Iran push Russia to action in the South Caucasus?
Moscow and Tehran’s mutual ally, Armenia, is feeling the pressure of NATO-backed Azerbaijan’s assault on its sovereignty. It is in both countries' geopolitical and security interests not to allow Yerevan to fall
Sep 18, 2022
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Israeli PM praises UAE ties during meeting with Emirati FM
Abu Dhabi signed a free trade agreement with Tel Aviv earlier this year, despite widespread condemnation of their bonds with Israel across the Arab world
Sep 16, 2022
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Turkey hopes US will follow through with F-16 sale
US lawmakers recently announced plans to restrict the arms deal with Ankara, which earlier received the blessing of the US president
Jul 20, 2022
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Ukraine asks Israel for half a billion dollar loan: Report
The request by Kiev comes at a time when Russia has warned Israel of 'repercussions' if they provide military assistance to Ukraine
Jun 15, 2022
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Will the Global South break free from dollarized debt?
In his latest book, economist Michael Hudson pits socialism against finance capitalism and tears apart the 'dream civilization' imposed by the 1 percent.
Jun 09, 2022
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Death by a thousand cuts: where is the west’s Ukraine strategy?
The pounding, daily western narratives on 'Ukrainian wins' and 'Russian losses' underpins the lack of an actual, cohesive Grand Strategy against Moscow.
May 16, 2022
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Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi hosts memorial for dead Israeli soldiers
The event marked the first time the Israeli army has been honored in an Arab country
May 04, 2022
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Israel and Turkey: a return to opportunism
Last month's reset in Turkish-Israeli relations coincides with several geopolitical developments that bring the two countries even closer together.
Apr 06, 2022
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