Saudi Arabia
Saudi gamble at delicate time: Detentions, oil price war
| OpinionSaudi Arabia has been in the news for the last several weeks due to recent …
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OpinionDemand for change in Arab world continues
By Muhittin AtamanDespite large-scale developments, changes since start of decade, some problems triggering start of uprisings in Arab countries still exist
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OpinionThe resurgence of regional chaos and instability
By Muhittin AtamanThe Middle East has been experiencing turmoil since the Arab Spring uprisings and revolutions. A process of counterrevolution started with the military coup in Egypt in 2013. Much of the regional mayhem stems from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi-led efforts to reverse the democratization process initiated with the Arab uprisings and discourage any popular demands.
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OpinionThe future of the MENA region dynamics
By Burhanettin DuranWith the U.S. warning of its withdrawal from the Middle East, the new balance of power in the world has begun to be established. The rapprochement between authoritarian Arab regimes and Europe alongside Saudi Arabia's search for convergence with Asian powers are just the consequences of it
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The meaning of the government reshuffle in Riyadh
By Muhittin AtamanThe Khashoggi case has led to a government reshuffle in the Saudi kingdom, which has resulted in a consolidation of power for MBS, the crown prince who came under fire for his link with the murder
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Saudis cause major challenge for Trump in Congress
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe brutal actions of the Saudi kingdom have put President Trump in a difficult position with Congress, strengthening the Democrats' hand against him
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G20 summit confirms global financial crisis will deepen
By Muhittin AtamanThe global political economic system was established with the Bretton Woods institutions, namely the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, in 1944, just before the establishment of the United Nations.
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Attempts to change the Middle Eastern system
By Muhittin AtamanThe Middle East is at risk in confronting a major systematic change as regional countries cannot remain safe amid domestic and external conflicts
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How Trump threw Saudi Arabia under the bus
By Burhanettin DuranNo one was shocked by U.S. President Donald Trump's expression of solidarity with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) last week.
