The weapons deals were made with the threat of Iran in mind.
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An Israeli air force F-16I fighter jet at the Hazerim Air Force Base on March 30, 2009
The Gulf Arab states will respond to the rise of Islamist power in the region with varying tactics…
Judiciaries may no longer be reliable allies of Arab regimes.
Saudi Arabia is taking advantage of Iran's preoccupation with Syria and asserting itself as a regional leader.
Egypt will work to not alienate Gulf Arab states.
The sultan has strengthened his country, but his reluctance to name a successor could harm Oman's stability.
Conflict appears to be escalating between Qatar and other GCC states and Iran and Syria.
Arab states' vitriolic response to a recent visit to Abu Musa by Iran's president plays into Tehran's regional…
If conservative orders are necessary for inter-communal peace, then they may survive or resurface in one form or…
