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A Tale of Two Histories
As Israel celebrated its 75th ‘independence’ day on 25th April last month, Palestinians mourned more than seven decades of forced displacement and desolation in their own homeland
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May 25, 2023
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Saudi-Iranian Rapprochement & its Effect on Stability of the Persian Gulf
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, achieved through silent mediation by China, Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to normalise relations. In a joint on
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April 20, 2023
Opinion Articles
Revival of Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia and Iran Sign Historic Agreement in Beijing
Over the past few weeks, international headlines and blogs were focused on the now ‘one- year war Ukraine’, but then, surprising developments occurred
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March 18, 2023
Opinion Articles
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: Vital for Middle East’s Security
Iran and Saudi Arabia, two regional powers and important members of the Muslim world, have a history of strained relations. Geopolitical contestation between them goes back at least as far as the
July 25, 2022
Opinion Articles
Abraham Accords: One Year Later
One year has passed since the Abraham Accords were brokered by the United States between United Arab Emirates (UAE), Israel, and Bahrain. This was followed by the addition of Morocco and Sudan
October 23, 2021
Opinion Articles
The Lasting Relevance of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Case of Syria
A history of conventions, agreements, and treaties runs throughout human civilisation. The 19th and 20th Centuries witnessed a rise in such conventions, thereby paving the way to cap burgeoning conflicts globally. Yet,
August 13, 2020
Opinion Articles
US-Iran Crisis: Is it the Beginning of the End?
The assassination of Qassem Soleimani, the Head of IRGC’s (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) Quds Force was a serious provocation by the United States that had the potential of triggering another major conflict in the
January 20, 2020
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A Dance of Blades
Two years ago, Iran’s leader Rouhani addressed the UN General Assembly and warned the United States of America point blank to never engage in a raqs-e-shamsheer: a fatal dance of blades, with
January 16, 2020
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