Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has to not only enhance its defensive capabilities but also establish effective deterrence measures against Iran and its proxies, particularly in the context of its ambitious Vision 2030 initiative, a latest analysis by Middle East Institute (MEI) says. The policy brief authored by MEI...
Syria’s economic challenges persist despite Arab League return: MEI
Damascus, Syria - Syria's reentry into the Arab League in May was anticipated to herald positive changes for the country's fortunes. Diplomatic relations warmed, with a normalization agreement signed with Saudi Arabia and a tense, Russia-brokered meeting between Turkish and Syrian foreign ministers. However, despite these diplomatic strides, Syria's economic...
Iran’s emerging pivot to Russia and China is for strategic leverage: study
Dubai, UAE - Iran’s pivot to Russia and China has been driven by various factors, most notably the United States' withdrawal from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on May 8, 2018, says a study published by Middle East Institute. Quoting Iran’s foreign ministry statement "the world is...
FDI into Oman increases by 19 percent in Q1 2021: Report
Foreign Direct Investment into Oman increased by 19 percent in the first quarter of 2022, according to a report by the Washington Middle East Institute that praised the policies of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in dealing with economic challenges facing the sultanate. There has been an increase in non-oil exports...
Iraqi Kurd farmers battle drought as Lake Dukan retreats
The artificial lake was created in the 1950s following construction of the Dukan dam, to supply irrigation and drinking water for the region, as well as generate electricity.
