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Iran’s ties with Sudan will draw Western criticism
Iran and Sudan's exchange of ambassadors highlights the need for both sides to strengthen their international ties
IranUnited Arab Emirates will crack down on any dissent
The authorities sentenced three Bangladeshis to life imprisonment for protesting against their own government
United Arab EmiratesIsrael's Gaza war may shift to low-intensity fighting
Israel has signalled that after the battle in Rafah the army’s offensive in Gaza will soon move to 'phase three'
IsraelUS could leverage IS Iraqi activity to keep troops
US Central Command reported an increase in IS operations in Iraq and Syria in the first half of 2024
IraqKuwait will curtail spending but could risk unrest
The government has the freedom to curtail spending as parliament is dissolved
KuwaitTunisia will seek new partners but not drop the old
President Kais Saied's authoritarianism is shaping his outlook for the country's foreign policy
TunisiaIsrael's Knesset will signal security is a priority
In the aftermath of Hamas's October 2023 attacks, political parties are rejecting the notion of a Palestinian state
IsraelUnited Arab Emirates will extend its global reach
The United Arab Emirates is extending its global reach through trade and investment deals and mediation
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