Category: Yemen
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Central Asia and the Conflict in Ukraine: Russia-Friendly Neutrality
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Since the onset of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, the Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have adopted a neutral stance towards the conflict.…
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Political fragmentation and slow diplomacy: Yemen’s long road to peace?
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In April this year, the Omani-mediated peace talks between Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia marked a hopeful move towards finally ending the proxy war in Yemen. This was an…
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Taliban’s Water Claims Ignite Tensions with Neighbours
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When the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, it raised concerns in neighbouring countries about their own security. The governments in most of the Central Asian countries,…
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Indigenous – Palestinian solidarity networks challenging settler colonialism in Australia
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Increasingly networks are forming between Indigenous and Palestinian groups through a shared experience of colonisation. In recent years, there has been a shift at the grassroots level in Australia in…
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Egypt COP 27: Projecting freedom and openness against a record of repression
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In November, Egypt’s Red Sea resort town of Sharm el Sheikh will be hosting the 27th annual Climate Change Conference of the Parties. When it does, if the glossy promotional…
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Artificial Labour Markets in the Gulf
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Recent Al advancements have dominated news headlines as the world debates how to integrate artificial intelligence into our lives and workplaces. Within the Middle East, these debates are particularly prominent…
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China’s Growing Role in Middle East Diplomacy: Navigating Regional Tensions
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China has historically pursued a restrained and economically focused presence in the Middle East, steering clear of direct involvement in conflicts and refraining from taking positions on contentious disputes. In…
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Behind the Pitch: How the UEFA Champions League Final Reflects Sino-Arab Geopolitics
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European club football’s season is set to culminate with the UEFA men’s Champions League final being staged in Istanbul, Manchester City of the English Premier League facing Italian Serie A team Internazionale…
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Saudi Arabia, China, Red Sea Geopolitics & The 2030 World Cup
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In March 2021, a container ship – the Ever Given – ran aground in Egypt’s Suez Canal following stormy weather. This caused a significant obstruction to one of the world’s…
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Returning to traditional solutions in the face of climate challenges
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The Middle East region is facing major challenges related to climate change, and Iraq is no exception. Despite being a historically water-rich country, Iraq faces demands from multiple directions for…
