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Pause, not peace: Left out of talks, Gulf states brace for next round of Iran war
Arab analysts, policymakers say the agreement may reduce tensions temporarily, but it does little to address concerns over Iran’s regional influence, missile program, and support for proxies
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Iran’s extremist ideology raises global security concerns - opinion
Israel needs a Suez alternative, the Ben-Gurion Canal offers one - opinion
China should be a factor in Israel's policy strategy - opinion
Sudan FM: diplomatic relations with Israel possible, if conflict solved
After Sudanese protests toppled the regime of former president Omar al-Bashir, the country - one of Africa's largest - has been swept up in a democracy transition.
Israelis: Gov't improved ties with U.S., Arab states, not Palestinians - poll
The poll was carried out in August 2019 by the Rafi Smith Institute and in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.
Arab states give China a pass on Uyghur crackdown
Middle East leaders calculate that defending Muslim minority is not worth risk of losing Chinese assistance.
Israel and the ‘Chronic Conflict Virus’
While Israel is not an island, the New Jersey-sized nation can undoubtedly relate to thalassophobia. It is the world’s sole Jewish state, and is surrounded by a sea of Arab neighbors.
Israeli Foreign Minister Katz meets Bahrani counterpart in Washington
Katz is currently in Washington taking part in a State Department Conference on religious freedom that brought together some 1,000 leaders from around the world.
Arab world turns page on literacy
Despite great headway since independence from colonial powers, there remains room for improvement.
Egypt withdraws from efforts to form 'Arab NATO'
An anonymous source said that the Egyptians fear increased tensions with Iran, and assess that President Trump will not be elected to a second term in office.
Oman FM: We want Israel to feel that there are no threats to its future
Alawi added that he believes that "we Arabs must . . . try to ease those fears that Israel has through initiatives and real deals between us and Israel."
The rabbi in the Gulf
Marc Schneier builds bridges between Jews and Muslims.
Voices from the Arab Press: The new horizons of our region
Our region is desperate for a new kind of rhetoric and a new kind of political leadership that is unlikely to emerge from the monotony and fear we are immersed in.
