Middle East
Middle East outlook is poised on US election outcome
Iran and its allies, Arab Gulf states, Israel and the Palestinians all see a fork in the road
Middle EastUS Mideast allies may step up labour reform rhetoric
The sponsorship systems and judicial constraints that expose expatriate workers to employer abuse are deeply entrenched
Middle EastRiyadh will juggle Paris ties and Mideast leader aim
Rivals including Ankara are capitalising on regional anger over Paris’s position on the controversial cartoons
Saudi ArabiaClashing Mideast security visions may outlast Trump
The current US administration and the rest of the world promote radically different ways forward
Middle EastChina’s COVID-19 aid may boost Mideast role, US clash
Beijing has set itself up as a key health aid provider to the Middle East in response to the spread of COVID-19
Middle EastPost-COVID Middle East youth face debt and joblessness
A new survey of 18 to 24-year-olds shows the pandemic exacerbating pre-existing financial pressures and discontent
Middle EastEurope/Middle East: Turkey’s rivals will seek support
Members of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum have signed a new agreement to formalise their cooperation
Middle EastWider shift in Arab stances on Israel appears distant
The United States has been encouraging other Arab countries to follow the UAE’s example in normalising ties with Israel
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