UAE – election for the Federal National Council. One candidate prominently promoting polygamy as a cure for spinsterhood.
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The Libyan blind alley
Posted onHaftar’s military operation to take Tripoli seems to have failed. His foreign supporters. Need for an international conference and a political solution.
Qatar
Posted onThe Qatar vs. four dispute drags on. Labour reform. A dress rehearsal for the 2012 World Cup.
Saudi Arabia – more news
Posted onSaudi Arabia – an alleged defeat in Yemen, a murder close to the King, a fire, and a speech by MBS.
Saudi Arabia – no war fever
Posted onThe practical and political consequences of the Abqaiq raid still not worked out. Iran blamed.
BDS in the USA and Europe
Posted onDiscussion of BDS in Congress stalled. Some action in England. For Germany BDS is anti-Semitic.
Palestinian economy – breakthrough or just a temporary respite?
Posted onAn agreement with Israel on revenue transfers brings some relief to the PA’s beleaguered finances. But “disengagement from the … occupation” will be very hard to achieve.
Israeli elections, Palestine and Britain
Posted onFollowing elections likely Israeli government move towards annexation. Time to recognise Palestine.
Egypt: street protests
Posted onSmall numbers in Cairo and elsewhere protest against Sisi and corruption. Active social media background.
Gaza: increased violence and little ground for optimism
Posted onGaza – an escalation of violence in the last fortnight may have been contained, for now. A new Israeli government could make things worse rather than better. Qatari envoy explains why living conditions are not likely to improve.