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Diplomatic ties could mitigate threats against Iran
Iran has built a network of diplomatic ties with regional and extra-regional countries
IranSyria's Kurds will manoeuvre to sustain the status quo
Talks between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces have yet to reach a conclusion over several contentious matters
SyriaIsrael will seek de facto buffer zones
US President Donald Trump said he is “really” fine with any decision Israel makes on Gaza, including to return to war
IsraelThe bond rates of some of the Gulf states should fall
Kuwait and Qatar will be phased out of the JP Morgan EMBI from March 31
Gulf statesIraqi Shia rivalry will intensify ahead of elections
Reports suggest that Moqtada al-Sadr is planning an imminent return to politics
IraqJordan faces challenges in boosting water supply
Japan has granted Jordan USD8.7mn to help improve its water supply efficiency
JordanMorocco reaps the benefit of US-Israeli ties
Morocco's defence relations with the United States are set to deepen further
MoroccoGulf states’ global branding requires more work
The rankings of the majority of the Gulf states fell in the 2025 edition of the Global Soft Power index
Gulf states
