Saudi Arabia

  • Jan 6, 2021
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Unilateral Saudi oil cuts show foreign policy shift

A substantial, two-month voluntary output reduction has again surprised the market

Saudi Arabia
  • Jan 5, 2021
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Personal and strategic clashes may undermine Gulf deal

After three and a half years, the feud between Qatar and its neighbours is officially over

Gulf states
  • Jan 5, 2021
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Risks and opportunities 2021: Middle East/North Africa

COVID-19-driven economic turmoil is unlikely to translate into political change

Middle East
  • Dec 23, 2020
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Gulf rapprochement summit will likely underwhelm

The Gulf media wars are raging on, even as mediators remain hopeful

Gulf states
  • Dec 21, 2020
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Yemeni separatists may chafe in a new Aden government

The announcement of a new cabinet line-up is a win for Saudi patrons -- but a belated and fragile one

Yemen
  • Dec 16, 2020
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Saudi fiscal strains will sap reserves and business

Riyadh has published its 2021 budget, with an optimistic projected deficit of 5% of GDP

Saudi Arabia
  • Dec 14, 2020
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Yemeni Huthis’ Saudi targeting endangers Red Sea trade

Fears are growing over the apparent seeding of mines across a key oil shipping route

Saudi Arabia
  • Dec 7, 2020
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Saudi shifts highlight foreign policy dilemmas

Riyadh officials have indicated a rapprochement with Qatar, while issuing a warning to Israel

Saudi Arabia