Middle East

  • Nov 22, 2004
  • 7 min read

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 States
  • Nov 18, 2004
  • 6 min read

CHINA/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 Arabia
  • Nov 17, 2004
  • 6 min read

UNITED STATES: Rice keen to rebalance foreign policy

President George Bush yesterday nominated Condoleezza Rice to replace Colin Powell as secretary...

United States
  • Nov 12, 2004
  • 7 min read

MIDDLE EAST: Oil windfall likely to slow reforms

The region is troubled by economic problems and consequent political instability. While helpful...

Middle East
  • Nov 11, 2004
  • 1 min read

MIDDLE EAST: Arafat passing opens risks/opportunities

Palestinian National Authority (PNA) President Yasser Arafat died today.

Middle East
  • Nov 9, 2004
  • 7 min read

UK/US: Blair will stick close to Bush

Prime Minister Tony Blair will meet President George Bush in Washington this week. Blair is...

United Kingdom
  • Nov 9, 2004
  • 1 min read

UK/US: Blair will stick close to Bush

Prime Minister Tony Blair will meet President George Bush in Washington this week.

United Kingdom
  • Oct 28, 2004
  • 2 min read

MIDDLE EAST: Arafat health causes concern

Palestinian National Authority (PNA) President Yasser Arafat was described today by a senior...

Middle East