Middle East
UNITED STATES: Policy challenge ahead in Middle East
Colin Powell met Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon today at the start of his final visit to the...
United StatesCHINA/SAUDI ARABIA: Oil and politics fuel closer ties
Saudi Arabia is China's largest supplier of crude oil, while Riyadh's future oil markets lie in...
Saudi ArabiaUNITED STATES: Rice keen to rebalance foreign policy
President George Bush yesterday nominated Condoleezza Rice to replace Colin Powell as secretary...
United StatesMIDDLE EAST: Oil windfall likely to slow reforms
The region is troubled by economic problems and consequent political instability. While helpful...
Middle EastMIDDLE EAST: Arafat passing opens risks/opportunities
Palestinian National Authority (PNA) President Yasser Arafat died today.
Middle EastUK/US: Blair will stick close to Bush
Prime Minister Tony Blair will meet President George Bush in Washington this week. Blair is...
United KingdomUK/US: Blair will stick close to Bush
Prime Minister Tony Blair will meet President George Bush in Washington this week.
United KingdomMIDDLE EAST: Arafat health causes concern
Palestinian National Authority (PNA) President Yasser Arafat was described today by a senior...
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