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Saudi Arabia

Conflict between Generals Al-Burhan and Hemedti too High a Price to Pay for Sudan 

  • Post author:Ksenia Kumanina
  • Post published:04/09/2023
  • Post category:WAR/WAR AND PEACE

Lack of trust between the two parties reforming Sudan’s security sector resulted in military escalation. Both generals’ main objective is to monopolise power, excluding a peaceful resolution. The conflict will…

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MBS’s Chilly Step-Back, Ceasefire in Yemen, and Houthi Resilience  

  • Post author:Linda Steiner
  • Post published:29/06/2022
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

Mohammed bin Salman agrees to a ceasefire in YemenFor Saudi Arabia and its coalition, the costs of the war have now fully outweighed the gains Biden’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia…

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Why has the Gulf region become an international sports hub?

  • Post author:Covadonga Romero
  • Post published:04/04/2022
  • Post category:Made in History

With four F1 Grand Prix races and the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Gulf has become a go-to destination for international sporting events. The region’s leaders are pursuing a…

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MBS and MBZ keeping their friends close and their frenemies closer

  • Post author:Covadonga Romero
  • Post published:06/03/2022
  • Post category:PEACE/WAR AND PEACE

Saudi Arabia and the UAE share very similar priorities, with economic growth and diversification at the forefront of their ‘Vision 2030’ agendas. The dynamic relationship between MBS and MBZ has…

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Biden and MBS Frenemies as Biden Halts Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia

  • Post author:Elle Osborn
  • Post published:27/02/2021
  • Post category:WAR/WAR AND PEACE

+ Biden has temporarily suspended US arms sales to Saudi Arabia.+ Biden's decision will have implications on the US-Saudi relationship. + After years of Yemeni suffering at the hands of Saudi…

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Mohammed bin-Zayed’s Heat level: The chilly development of UAE’s intervention in Yemen

  • Post author:David Salinger
  • Post published:24/06/2020
  • Post category:HOT or NOT

+ MBZ pulled UAE’s ground forces out of Yemen. + Houthis are gaining the upper hand in the West of Yemen. + UAE’s high civilian death toll is criticized by…

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Friday (April 10th): Corona → Ceasefire?

  • Post author:Sarah McFadden
  • Post published:10/04/2020
  • Post category:DAILY

Prince Khalid bin Salman Name? Prince Khalid bin Salman Westphalian identity? Saudi Age? 32 Why is he in the news? As the Saudi deputy defense minister, Prince Khalid receives the…

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MBS’ hostility to Putin: Oil prices plummet as Putin rejects OPEC’s proposal

  • Post author:Ishwari Sawant
  • Post published:23/03/2020
  • Post category:WAR/WAR AND PEACE

+ MBS is hostile to Putin as he threatens the monarch’s power.  + Low oil demand led to OPEC suggesting a cut in production.  + Putin refuses the offer to…

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