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Abu Dhabi may struggle to balance Syria-Israel goals
The Emirati leader has simultaneously reached out in a new way to the Israeli premier and the Syrian president
United Arab EmiratesIran nuclear uncertainties risk major missteps
As Tehran holds back on setting a date for resumed Vienna talks, international diplomats are stepping up efforts
IranIran’s new president has few viable economic options
Interlinked deep structural fiscal and monetary problems are hard to address with limited resources under US sanctions
IranGulf-Iran diplomatic breakthroughs will be piecemeal
After a five-year chill, leading Gulf states are taking dialogue with Tehran much more seriously
Gulf statesIran faces multiple challenges in managing Azerbaijan
Tensions between Tehran and Baku have laid bare deeper geopolitical shifts
IranIntra-Shia post-election tensions will rise in Iraq
Recriminations over the electoral process and manoeuvring to form a new coalition look set to be messy
IraqIran will move unevenly toward closer internet control
Social media users are in uproar over the prospect of new bans on access to foreign platforms
IranNo one has a good alternative to the Iran nuclear deal
The EU's chief negotiator on Iran nuclear issues is paying a critical visit to Tehran, as US rhetoric chills further
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