Mon, Jan 25, 2021
Region’s economies will benefit from Gulf-Qatar deal
The embargo had a significant negative impact on Qatar’s economy first and foremost, but it also had indirect consequences across the Gulf, and these were ultimately in part responsible for the decision to bring the dispute to a close.
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Tue, Jan 12, 2021
Oman designates a crown prince, a first for the country
January 11 marked the first anniversary of Sultan Haitham bin Tareq’s selection as the successor to Sultan Qaboos bin Said. While there were no official celebrations, the government marked the event with a series of announcements and many Omanis congratulated the Sultan on the first anniversary of his rule.
MENASource by Marc J. Sievers
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
A guide to illicit Iranian weapon transfers: The Bahrain file
A new report by illicit weapon flows expert Tim Michetti offers a comprehensive, field-based case study on illicit Iranian weapon flows. The report is based on a confidential assessment of the materiel procurement networks of militants operating inside Bahrain.
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