Gulf states
UN ceasefire faces challenges in Yemen
A UN-brokered truce came into force on April 2 but both sides have traded accusations of breaches
YemenBiden will take a pragmatic approach to GCC states
GCC leaders are leveraging US concerns about Chinese and Russian influence to pursue their own interests in Washington
Gulf statesAnother truce raises hopes of an end to Yemen’s war
The Saudi-led coalition today implemented a unilateral truce in Yemen, but the move was rejected by the Huthi
YemenChina will balance ties between Gulf States and Iran
Economics will drive relations between the Gulf States and Iran, and China; although military ties are growing
Gulf statesThe Gulf states will face new labour force challenges
Post-COVID-19 trends in labour force dynamics will create challenges for the Gulf states
Gulf statesMoon’s Middle East trip puts business first
Moon Jae-in chose three US allies in the Middle East as the destinations for one of his last foreign trips as president
South KoreaGulf-Iran ties will become more multi-dimensional
Tehran has made a point of briefing “friends” in Muscat and Doha over the progress of nuclear talks in Vienna
Gulf statesAdvancing Gulf-backed Yemen forces still face risks
The Amaliqa ‘Giants’ brigade has retaken much of Shabwa province from the northern-based Huthi fighters
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