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March 25, 2021

For centuries before unifying under the one flag, the seven sheikhdoms that formed the United Arab Emirates in 1971 faced countless incursions and internal friction. It was not until the sheikhdoms signed the 1892 Exclusive Agreement with Great Britain that they found peace and stability. It was the British decision in 1968 to withdraw troops […]

Brief: Israeli Election Creates Strange Bedfellows

March 24, 2021

Background: The relationship between Arab Israelis and other Israelis has been a contentious issue since the founding of the state of Israel in 1948....

Daily Memo: Turkish Engagement, North Korean Test

March 24, 2021

Ankara’s diplomatic outreach. On the eve of a European leaders’ summit during which Turkey is to be discussed, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heaped...

How the Tech War Is Driving the US and EU Together

March 24, 2021

Earlier this month, the United States and the European Union warned of the need to protect themselves against competition from China in key technologies....

Brief: North Korea’s New Weapons Test?

March 23, 2021

Background: North Korea’s missile development and nuclear program and its relationship with China keep the U.S. on guard on the Korean Peninsula. By positioning...

Daily Memo: North Korea’s Playbook, Fallout from China Sanctions

March 23, 2021

North Korean cycle. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to develop strategic communication and unity with China to counter “hostile forces,” according to...

Russia, China and the United States: First Shots

March 23, 2021

Any time there is a new U.S. president, major powers set out to test him and lay the groundwork for future bargaining in potential...

Brief: New US Defense Agreement With Jordan

March 22, 2021

Background: The United States’ balancing strategy in the Middle East hinges on partnerships with key states like Israel. Another important U.S. partner is Jordan,...