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Whither the Arab and the Muslim World?

By James M. Dorsey, August 23, 2020 in Global HotSpots

The UAE’s recognition of Israel puts Saudi Arabia more than any other Gulf state in the hot seat.

Infographic: The World — 10 Stunning Facts

By The Globalist, May 1, 2020 in Globalist Stunning Facts

10 stunning facts about the amazing world we live in.

In Charts: Saudi Arabia

By The Globalist, April 20, 2020 in Global HotSpots

A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring Saudi Arabia.

Sportswashing: Saudi Arabia’s Dark “Soccer Diplomacy”

By James M. Dorsey, April 19, 2020 in Rethinking Europe

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman rolls the dice with bid for Newcastle United.

The Saudis’ War in Yemen Is a Crime Against Humanity

By Alon Ben-Meir, April 18, 2020 in Global HotSpots

For Saudi Arabia, which leads the Sunni Muslim world, to act as brutally as it has in Yemen is a gross violation of Islam and constitutes crimes against humanity.

Coronavirus and the Middle East

By James M. Dorsey, March 16, 2020 in Global HotSpots

Lessons not learned and opportunities missed: A roadmap to political and societal dysfunction.

Bribery: The Driving Force Behind Middle Eastern Arms Sales

By Frank Vogl, January 22, 2020 in Global HotSpots

Corruption runs rampant in U.S. arms deals in the Middle East.

Trump, the Incomparable Arms Salesman

By Frank Vogl, January 21, 2020 in Global HotSpots

Right after Iran’s Soleimani was killed, the Saudis arrived at the White House.

US Tech Transfer: First to China, Now to the Middle East

By Frank Vogl and Stephan Richter, January 20, 2020 in Global HotSpots

The shortsightedness of the United States in allowing arms production facilities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is unbelievable.

The Endless Gyrations of the US in the Middle East

By Uwe Bott, September 27, 2019 in Global HotSpots

Why the U.S. must fundamentally change its Middle East policy from false friendships to hard containment.