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Kingdom of Football

As Saudi Arabia invests in high-profile international players, a key question is how might its league improve?

· September 19, 2023
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Climate Change and Vulnerability in the Middle East

Climate change in the Middle East will amplify preexisting vulnerabilities stemming from conflict, displacement, marginalization, and corruption, while also creating new risks. Governments in the region will need to adopt more inclusive reforms as part of their climate adaptation strategies.

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Prospects for Israeli-Saudi Normalization

Can Washington wrangle a deal?

· July 2, 2023
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China’s Rising Influence in the Middle East

Transactional relationships are stable but can be shallow.

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· June 27, 2023
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Getting Out of the House

Women in Saudi Arabia still face challenges and obstacles, but the restrictions of the past are being dismantled.

· June 7, 2023
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China’s Middle Eastern Moment

In an interview, Abdullah Baabood discusses Beijing’s evolving role in the Gulf region, where its priority is stability.

· June 5, 2023