Quick trip, big message Arab Digest Newsletter / December 8, 2023 / Abu Dhabi, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA / 1 Comment Summary: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin surprised observers with a quick trip this week to meet with the UAE’s MbZ and the Saudi Crown Prince MbS.… Read More »
Lebanon in the shadow of the Gaza war Arab Digest Newsletter / December 7, 2023 / Gaza, Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, UN / Leave a Comment Summary: with a caretaker government and a wrecked economy Lebanon can ill-afford another war between Hezbollah and the IDF but as the Israelis pursue their… Read More »