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Ukraine Looks to the GCC at Time of Crisis

UAE-Ukraine CEPA deal slashes tariffs, boosts GDP, and strengthens Gulf ties in key sectors like tech, agriculture, and investment.

A Love Affair: Oman & Britain

UK investment in Oman hits $35bn, driving FDI, tourism, real estate, and trade growth.

The New Middle East: A Region In Flux

Middle East conflicts evolve as U.S. policies, regional power shifts, and external influence reshape global stability.

Talking Diplomacy at a Time of War

As the war in Ukraine drags on with the third anniversary looming this month, H.E. Dmytro Senik and I discuss Ukraine's relationship with the UAE, the GCC, and the Russia-Iran axis.

All Roads Lead to Mecca: Syria’s New Patron

Syria’s new interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, visited Mecca after arriving in Riyadh yesterday in a trip that indicates the future order of regional power in Syria.

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Arrested, Duterte Heads to the Hague

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's ICC arrest sparks global debate on justice, human rights, and drug policy reforms.

Huawei’s EU MEP Operatives Exposed in Latest Belgian Sting

Second major scandal in three years hits EU Parliament as Huawei lobbying of MEPs exposed; Chinese tech isolated by U.S. and Europe.

Benin, Harbouring Militants? Burkina Faso and Niger Think So

A storm of accusations swirl across West Africa as Burkina Faso and Niger point fingers at Benin, claiming their coastal neighbour harbours the very militants wreaking havoc at their borders.

Southport Stabbings: Security Versus Civil Liberties

Britain debates expanding terrorism laws after the Southport stabbings, sparking concerns over security, civil liberties, and misinformation.

The New World Order: As America Retreats, Europe and Allies Rise

As the U.S. retreats from Ukraine, Europe re-arms, reshaping global power. Is this the end of U.S. hegemony and the rise of a multipolar world?