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February 7, 2019 Mike

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are spearheading an OPEC effort to extend oil cooperation with Russia for at least three years and perhaps

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Support For a Yemeni Ceasefire Increases

November 4, 2018 Mike

The US government’s call for all parties involved in the Yemen Civil War to come to an agreement on a ceasefire within thirty days is

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Monday 26 June, 2017 Update: Turkey Chimes In

June 26, 2017 Mike

Qatar’s rejection of the demands issued by Saudi Arabia and its allies last week was widely expected and surprised few observers. Turkish President Recep Tayyip

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The Brewing Arms Race In The Persian Gulf: A Brief Introduction

August 26, 2015 Mike

I’ll be blunt: The Iranian nuclear deal is the very epitome of a bad deal. The drawbacks outnumber the potential benefits by a wide margin.

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Why Saudi Arabia Matters

February 9, 2015 Mike

Close relations with Saudi Arabia are almost as essential for the United States and its Middle East policies as is the special relationship with Israel.

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