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What the UAE hopes to gain from Israel’s growing isolation When U.S. President Donald Trump visited the Gulf last month, complete with fanfare and choreographed spectacle, it reinforced a growing sense among Gulf states that the region is on a political ascen...

Abu Dhabi seeks to present itself to the West as a stable alternative to an increasingly rogue Israel, where defense cooperation and capital can flourish. @miraalhussein.bsky.social writes on #Afkar
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What the Iranian Attack on Qatar Means for the Future of Gulf Security Iran’s strike on Qatar marks the Gulf’s first state-to-state military action in decades, shifting Doha’s threat perception of its neighbor and underscoring the urgent need for regional defense integra...

Iran’s strike on #Qatar marks the #Gulf’s first state-to-state military action in decades, shifting Doha’s threat perception of its neighbor and underscoring the urgent need for regional defense integration. Rashid Al-Mohanadi writes on #Afkar
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An unprecedented close to decades of insurgency challenges Türkiye to navigate a delicate transition, balancing security, political reform and social reconciliation. Özge Genç writes on #Afkar

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Will the PKK’s Historic Disbandment Transform the Turkish Republic? An unprecedented close to decades of insurgency challenges Türkiye to navigate a delicate transition, balancing security, political reform and social reconciliation.

Historic news: The PKK has officially dissolved after nearly 50 years of conflict, signaling a major shift for Türkiye. Will this pave the way for a more inclusive and peaceful future?
Read @ozgegenc.bsky.social article for #Afkar
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Breaking Down Israel's War Strategy MEnbar · Episode

In the second episode of MEnbar, Omar Rahman, a fellow at ME Council and editor of #Afkar, talks to me about Israel’s evolving strategy in Gaza, and the impact on regional dynamics. YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQyX... Also on Spotify/Apple/Sound etc etc! Just search MEnbar