– historical background – small scale but some abuses. Crackdown on Islamism, freedom of expression curtailed.
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Turkey: election 24 June
Posted onTurkey moves to presidential system. Odds on AKP victory, but opposition in with a chance. Importance for the Arab world.
Abu Dhabi: the ruling family
Posted onRare appearance in public of UAE President Khalifa bin Zayid. Family history, jobs for the boys.
BDS: some successes
Posted onCancellation of a friendly with Argentina an own goal for Israel. Israel more and more concerned about BDS.
Israel’s borders with its Arab neighbours: a case of unfinished business
Posted onIsrael’s borders with three of its five Arab neighbours remain to be agreed. In the case of the Palestinians, they might never be.
Iraqi: Sadr/Amiri alliance
Posted onMessy developments following the May election. Alliance between Sadr and Amiri not the end of the story. US and Saudi influence down, Iranian up.
The Eid
Posted onThe Eid holiday likely to begin on 15 June and lasts several days. A happy religious and secular occasion with a mix of traditional and modern.
Kuwait feels the heat
Posted onKuwait dependent on US protection. Could be in the Saudi firing line after Qatar? A row with Kushner over Palestine.
Qatar vs. the four, one year on
Posted onQatar vs. the four: no sign of compromise. The dispute static but not safe, and causing harm. The four have won no friends.
Boundaries in the Arab world and their remarkable durability
Posted onThe boundaries of Arab states, mainly drawn by colonial powers, have shown remarkable durability. In some instances, these boundaries have been challenged but such challenges have generally failed to change the map of the region.