A military coup in Sudan shatters another popular democratic effort in the Arab world.
Articles tagged: ‘UAE’
Oil: A Reality Check
Posted on Categories Arab Digest EmailAlthough decarbonisation does mean painful economic adjustments worldwide the current hype over the ‘energy crisis’ and consequent risk to the global economy is overblown.
A good day for Mohammed bin Salman
Posted on Categories Arab Digest EmailThe Saudi crown prince had a brace of wins on 7 October with the purchase of NUFC and the ditching of a UNHRC investigation into war crimes in Yemen.
Teheran and Riyadh talk
Posted on Categories Arab Digest EmailThe Saudis and the Iranians, erstwhile enemies, now find themselves engaged in conversations aimed at de-escalating tensions with Iraq serving as the go-between.
Organised Crime in the Middle East and North Africa
Posted on Categories Arab Digest EmailA new report on organised crime around the world indicates Arab countries are amongst the world’s biggest offenders, with states in conflict or post-conflict at the bottom of the list.
Bahrain: price rises, prisoners and a punt in Vegas
Posted on Categories Arab Digest EmailBahrain’s economy continues to face significant challenges; a Bahraini company takes a stake in Las Vegas real estate; and a bipartisan appeal from US senators urges the Secretary of State to call the regime to account for human rights abuses.
Qatar plays a strong foreign policy hand
Posted on Categories PodcastsArab Digest · Qatar plays a strong foreign policy hand
China headaches for Iran Deal
Posted on Categories Arab Digest EmailWhile the Gulf states watch with nervous apprehension as President Biden tries to revive the nuclear deal, China is shattering the sanctions and giving Iran an economic lifeline that could wreck hopes for a renewed JCPOA.
The Great War on Terror: feeding the beast
Posted on Categories PodcastsArab Digest · The Great War on Terror: feeding the beast
A Yemen roadmap for Hans Grundberg
Posted on Categories Arab Digest EmailThe new UN special envoy has a daunting task trying to end the war; a good start is to pressure to replace UNSC 2216.