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Articles tagged: ‘Europe’

The Ever Given Suez Crisis

Posted on 31 March 2021Author William LawCategories Arab Digest EmailTags Egypt, Europe, Ever Given, Horn of Africa, Iran, Syria

A massive container ship blocks the Suez canal for 6 days causing one of the biggest disruptions to trade in recent years; it should also set off alarm bells about regional and global security.

Israel and Palestine: on the eve of annexation

Posted on 24 June 202025 June 2020Author William LawCategories Arab Digest EmailTags annexation, Europe, Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Qatar, UAE, UK, USA

US views will influence what Netanyahu decides to do on 1 July. Those of other major international actors might do so too. But domestic political considerations may be even more important.

Humanitarian aid plunges even as Yemeni prospects worsen

Posted on 22 June 2020Author William LawCategories Arab Digest EmailTags Covid-19, Europe, Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, USA, Yemen

Humanitarian aid to Yemen faces drastic cuts in a country stalked by war, famine and now Covid-19.

Turkey’s deepening involvement in the Libyan conflict

Posted on 19 December 201919 December 2019Author William LawCategories Arab Digest EmailTags Europe, Libya, Turkey

A maritime rights agreement between Turkey and the besieged Tripoli Government of National Accord draws Turkey deeper into the civil war in Libya.

Gulf security patrols – Britain jumps ship

Posted on 21 August 201921 August 2019Author Oliver MilesCategories Arab Digest EmailTags China, Europe, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Oman, Qatar, Russia, UAE, UK, USA

Competing ideas for increased security in the Gulf “tinderbox”. UK under Johnson backs the US. Legal considerations.

Resources and boundaries on the Arab world’s Atlantic periphery

Posted on 6 June 20196 June 2019Author Oliver MilesCategories Arab Digest EmailTags Europe, Mauritania, Morocco, Russia, Western Sahara

Morocco’s right to exploit the resources of the Western Sahara is contested by Polisario and its supporters. Elsewhere on the Atlantic littoral, Mauritania has cooperated successfully with Senegal over shared water and gas resources.

Israeli projects in Jerusalem: Holy Land or Disneyland?

Posted on 18 April 201918 April 2019Author Oliver MilesCategories Arab Digest EmailTags Europe, Israel, Palestine

A proposed cable-car line to the Old City of Jerusalem is facing multiple objections but may still get approval. The opening of tunnels under the Old City and the construction of a second tram line are also controversial.

Libya: gains by Haftar, UN plans

Posted on 26 March 2019Author Oliver MilesCategories Arab Digest EmailTags Egypt, Europe, France, Italy, Libya, Russia, UAE, USA

Libya – Haftar strengthens his position, especially in the south, but faces opposition of uncertain strength. UN continues to work for elections.

The “women driving” trial

Posted on 14 March 2019Author Oliver MilesCategories Arab Digest EmailTags Europe, Human rights, Saudi Arabia, UK, USA

Saudi Arabia shoots itself in the foot, bringing 10 women to trial for promoting lifting the ban on women driving.

Saudi Arabia: pressures on kingdom and King

Posted on 8 March 2019Author Oliver MilesCategories Arab Digest EmailTags Europe, Human rights, Saudi Arabia, USA

Saudi Arabia – unrelenting international criticism even from those normally most friendly. Unconfirmed reports of goings-on in the family.

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