Assessments Sep 15, 2021 | 21:23 GMTSep 15, 2021
With the U.S. focused elsewhere, Doha’s regional security will increasingly hinge on keeping close ties with Turkey while avoiding antagonizing bigger rivals like the UAE.
Rebalancing Power in the Middle East
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Snapshots Sep 10, 2021 | 19:45 GMTSep 10, 2021
The ruling PJD's loss of 112 parliamentary seats reflects Moroccans’ economic frustrations, as well as the waning popularity of Islamist politics in the country.
Snapshots Aug 31, 2021 | 16:54 GMTAug 31, 2021
During the conference in Baghdad, Iraq pushed for mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which would help stabilize the broader region.
Snapshots Aug 27, 2021 | 14:00 GMTAug 27, 2021
Abu Dhabi is working to improve its relations with regional rivals in preparation for a reduced U.S. presence in the Middle East.
On Geopolitics Jul 21, 2021 | 20:22 GMTJul 21, 2021
The once-close Saudi-Emirati relationship is fraying amid overlapping economic interests and strategic differences on issues like Yemen.
By Ryan Bohl
Assessments Jul 21, 2021 | 18:28 GMTJul 21, 2021
The new Israeli government’s hawkish Palestinian policies will impede its push to start anew with Jordan after years of stormy relations.
Assessments Jul 6, 2021 | 18:00 GMTJul 6, 2021
Security and economic coordination between the Arab middle powers will be limited by their deep reliance on external support.
Assessments May 21, 2021 | 21:46 GMTMay 21, 2021
The latest flare-up has energized younger Palestinians frustrated with the pace of progress under the territories' Hamas and Fatah-led political establishment.
Assessments Apr 8, 2021 | 21:27 GMTApr 8, 2021
This two-part series looks at the political and economic challenges forcing Turkey’s nationalist government to oscillate between diplomacy and aggression.
Podcasts Mar 11, 2021 | 04:45 GMTMar 11, 2021
In this episode of the Essential Geopolitics podcast, Emily Donahue speaks to Ryan Bohl, Stratfor Middle East and North Africa analyst at RANE, about the battle for Marib in Yemen.
