Gulf Powers Recalibrate Amid Regional Shifts
This newsletter explores how GCC powers navigate regional shifts and the East-West power struggle, with the Abraham Market and the UAE facing the DeepSeek fallout and Oman deepening ties with AoR.
Oman-Iran Trade MoU: Building on Gaza Cooperation
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After signing a strategic partnership with Russia, Iran pursues free trade with Oman, building the first blocks for a potential AoR market
Sanctions, Debt, and Israel: The Triple Threat to Syria’s Economic Future
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Underdeveloped economic resources make Syria less attractive to foreign investors in its early stages, but the Syrian diaspora can kick-start economic development and boost confidence.
The Emirati Game: Playing Both BRICS & the West with Russia Tax Deal
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The deal would further cement the Gulf state as a place where Western and Eastern interests can converge, aligning with those of the UAE.
How DeepSeek’s Breakthrough is Backfiring on UAE-US Investment Plans
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Saudi may view this development as a precautionary warning, dropping the idea of divesting from the Chinese AI industry.
Bracing Escalation: Turkey-Saudi $6 Billion Defence Deal
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The deal advances both Saudi and Turkey's regional ambitions and strengthens their ties in the face of Iran's attempts to forge new economic partnerships in the region.