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Limits to Russia’s ties with Turkey will persist
Economic ties with Turkey have grown in importance over the past two years, despite significant foreign policy tensions
TurkeySaudi-Emirati competition will next intensify over AI
Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are boosting investments and engaging in international partnerships to accelerate AI adoption
Saudi ArabiaOman will seek to mitigate the impact of future floods
The country has been hit by severe weather conditions since April 14
OmanSupport for Palestinian statehood will rise in the EU
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta are planning to recognise Palestinian statehood
EUIran’s limited direct attack is set to empower Israel
Israel is still considering its response to Iran’s unprecedented direct missile and drone assault
IranThe Gulf’s mediation role will grow in importance
The Gulf states have been central to international efforts aimed at containing regional escalation
Gulf statesIraq’s Sunnis and Kurds face a more peripheral future
Pro-Iranian Shia parties are progressively cracking down on independent forces from other ethno-sectarian backgrounds
IraqJordan may have to tighten its protest crackdown
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations present a major dilemma for the government
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