Securing the Gulf: the Question of Yemen

For quite some time now, countries at the centre of the world — Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Libya and even Lebanon for that matter — have had their share of troubles and disturbances. Be it the...

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Why the US Lacks Credibility in the Middle East – Oped

The primary way agents establish themselves as credible is by making good decisions, which means forming and executing policies that generate positive outcomes for the relevant...

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Derasat, IPI-middle East Discuss Cooperation

Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (DERASAT)’ Chairman, Dr. Mohammad Abdulghaffar, has received Director of International Peace Institute (IPI) – Middle East,...

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Saudi Nuclear Deal Raises Stakes for Iran Talks

That agreement, along with recent comments from Saudi officials and royals, is raising concerns on Capitol Hill and among U.S. allies that a deal with Iran, rather than stanching the...

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Is America Still a Military Superpower?

And with various proposals floating around the corridors of power, great conservative think tank studies breaking down U.S. defense needs along with a spirited debate concerning the size...

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How International Divisions Contributed to Syria’s War Without End

No one knows how Syria’s war will end. Four years of violence, destruction and instability have had a terrible impact on millions of its people, on the country and the wider Middle East....

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International Youth Conference Kicks Off

The seventh edition of the International Youth Conference kicked off today under the patronage of Personal Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Work and Youth Affairs,...

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