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Cuba’s foreign ties will raise concerns in Washington
Economic hardship and shared antipathy towards the United States drive Cuba closer to geographically distant allies
CubaIran’s water policy stasis could lead to instability
Water availability in Iran has fallen consistently since the 1970s, resulting in ecological problems and insecurity
IranIran’s Gulf diplomatic ties will strengthen
Iran’s foreign minister called for a littoral Gulf states forum to be held in Tehran during a visit to Kuwait
IranWebinar: Gulf geopolitics in flux
Iranian-Arab reconciliation is underway, as China bolsters its regional foothold, possibly at the United States’ expense
Middle EastIran’s oil exports will grow further despite sanctions
Iran’s oil production and exports are at the highest level for five years
IranSaudi Arabia will test Iran's cooperation
Saudi Arabia showcases its policy of regional rapprochement, with gestures towards Iran and the Yemeni Huthi movement
Saudi ArabiaIraq state capture will change pro-Iran militia goals
Powerful Shia militias are receiving more funds but face new constraints on unilateral action
IraqIran-US talks could de-escalate bilateral tensions
Talks between Tehran and Washington are focusing on prisoner swaps, frozen assets and limiting nuclear activity
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