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China’s ability to broker an Iran-Saudi deal points to its growing influence in West Asia

The deal won’t bring peace to the Middle East, but it will enhance China’s role as power broker.

Simon Mabon, The Conversation
· Mar 14, 2023 · 09:30 pm
Will other Gulf states follow the Emirati lead in making peace with Israel?

Netanyah became one of only three Israeli leaders to have brokered an agreement with an Arab state.

Simon Mabon, The Conversation
· Aug 24, 2020 · 09:30 pm
Donald Trump’s decision to pull out from Iran nuclear deal could worsen tensions in Middle East

The US president’s move to effectively scrap deal plays into the hands of Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Simon Mabon, The Conversation
· May 09, 2018 · 09:30 pm

A year into the caliphate, how has IS managed to capture so much territory?

By exploiting weaknesses and divisions, the extremist group has been able to establish a brutal regime in just 12 months.

Simon Mabon, The Conversation
· Jun 10, 2015 · 06:45 am
Morsi death penalty completes military takeover of Egypt

Two years after the ousting of Egypt's first democratically elected president, military rule is now firmly entrenched.

Simon Mabon, The Conversation
· May 20, 2015 · 05:28 pm
Saudi air strikes: Yemen has been in a downward spiral ever since the Arab Spring

The secessionist groundswell had been building in the country for some time.

Simon Mabon, The Conversation
· Mar 28, 2015 · 12:30 pm

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Salman's Saudi Arabia is on course – but for how long?

Still brutal and tribal, the Saudi kingdom can’t fall back on dynastic stability and foreign friendships forever.

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· Jan 27, 2015 · 05:30 am

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China’s ability to broker an Iran-Saudi deal points to its growing influence in West Asia

The deal won’t bring peace to the Middle East, but it will enhance China’s role as power broker.

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Will other Gulf states follow the Emirati lead in making peace with Israel?

Netanyah became one of only three Israeli leaders to have brokered an agreement with an Arab state.

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Donald Trump’s decision to pull out from Iran nuclear deal could worsen tensions in Middle East

The US president’s move to effectively scrap deal plays into the hands of Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Simon Mabon, The Conversation · May 09, 2018 · 09:30 pm

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By exploiting weaknesses and divisions, the extremist group has been able to establish a brutal regime in just 12 months.

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Morsi death penalty completes military takeover of Egypt

Two years after the ousting of Egypt's first democratically elected president, military rule is now firmly entrenched.

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Saudi air strikes: Yemen has been in a downward spiral ever since the Arab Spring

The secessionist groundswell had been building in the country for some time.

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Why tough talk from Netanyahu won't guarantee election victory

The crucial ballot will take place against a rapidly moving international situation.

Simon Mabon, The Conversation · Mar 16, 2015 · 12:30 pm

Salman's Saudi Arabia is on course – but for how long?

Still brutal and tribal, the Saudi kingdom can’t fall back on dynastic stability and foreign friendships forever.

Simon Mabon, The Conversation · Jan 27, 2015 · 05:30 am

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