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In Saudi Arabia, dance maybe, dissent no
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We provide intelligence reports and news on political affairs, security and defence, counterterrorism, and various topics about culture in the Middle East.

  • News
    • Egypt
    • Gulf states
    • Iraq
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    • Israel/Palestine
    • Jordan
    • Lebanon
    • Syria
    • Turkey
    • Yemen
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20 March 20220297 James M. Dorsey

In Saudi Arabia, dance maybe, dissent no

By James M. Dorsey   Three scantily dressed samba dancers wearing traditional feather headdresses laid bare the limits of social liberalisa

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Hamas: Why Now?
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Hamas: Why Now?

When historians put large-scale events under the microscope, they often find the reason for them in a series of contributory factors that chanced to c

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Palestinian Elections - Dahlan Plays the Long Game
17 April 20210673 Neville Teller

Palestinian Elections – Dahlan Plays the Long Game

The forthcoming Palestinian elections have generated a good deal of speculation. Among the many players, one rather enigmatic figure is Mohammed Dahla

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Why Dealing with Iran Is a Non-Starter
15 April 20210698 Neville Teller

Why Dealing with Iran Is a Non-Starter

On Friday, April 2 all the signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal except the US – that is, the EU, Russia, China, the UK, France, Germany and Iran – met

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China Signals Possible Greater Middle East Engagement
28 March 20210734 James M. Dorsey

China Signals Possible Greater Middle East Engagement

Two initiatives send the clearest signal, yet, that China may be gearing up to play a greater political role in the Middle East. Touring the region th

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Turkey’s Suspicious Charm Offensive
21 March 20210696 Neville Teller

Turkey’s Suspicious Charm Offensive

Back in the Autumn of 2020 Turkey’s relations with much of the world were at a low ebb while, at the same time, political developments were in train t

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Is Biden Content for Iran to Conquer Yemen?
7 March 20210837 Neville Teller

Is Biden Content for Iran to Conquer Yemen?

For the past decade Yemen has been torn apart by civil conflict, an extension of internecine strife that goes back much further. The main protagonists

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Myanmar: Exploiting Lessons Learnt in the Middle East
24 February 20210738 James M. Dorsey

Myanmar: Exploiting Lessons Learnt in the Middle East

Demonstrating for the third week their determination to force the country’s military to return to its barracks, protesters in Myanmar appear to be lea

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Biden’s Iran Dilemma
20 February 20210911 Neville Teller

Biden’s Iran Dilemma

The Iran issue poses a real predicament for Joe Biden, as he takes up the reins of office. How can he fulfil his election promise of returning the US

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Are the Taliban to Be Trusted?
8 February 20210695 Neville Teller

Are the Taliban to Be Trusted?

How have the Taliban, a known hardline Islamist group, come to be a significant world power, negotiating with the United States over the head of the A

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