The Hunt for Alliances
Hamas faces Iran, Syria extends Russia-US competition, the UAE clings to the US, and the Houthis brace for more conflict.
Hamas and Iran as Enemies: Revisiting the Alliance Post-Assad
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Assad’s fall and Hezbollah’s decline have reemphasised Tehran’s sectarian regional agenda, putting its alliance with Hamas in question.
Qatar Gas to Syria: A Careful Balancing Act with Russia
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Syria’s ailing economy is proving a US-Russia battleground.
UAE’s $1.4 Trillion US Investment Pledge: A Sign of Desperation?
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The pledges reaffirm Emirati commitment to the US-led IMEC and Abraham Accord but reveal desperation, hinting at Washington’s lack of commitment.
Cyprus: The Island at the Heart of the IMEC
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Reducing over-reliance on the EU is as crucial to Cyprus as reducing dependence on oil is to the Gulf.
US Sanctions Houthi-BRICS Newly Formed Alliance
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The Houthis are leveraging the Palestinian cause to distract from mounting domestic plight and to assert leadership in the AoR, through BRICS weapons and tech.