Publications

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  The United Arab Emirates' Flexible Approach towards Iran

  Iran’s brand of Shiism, size, population, and conduct in the Arab states, has historically influenced UAE’s strategic thinking.
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  Iran’s Limited Clout in Yemen

  Despite the Islamic Republic’s tangible support for the Houthis and considerable influence on various aspects of the Yemeni civil war, internal and external factors curb Iran’s role in Yemen’s crisis.
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  Iran’s Look to the East

  Iran’s policy of “Look to the East” to strengthen relations and counterbalance the West is a familiar phenomenon.
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  Where Does US-Iran Brinkmanship Leave the Levant?

  As tensions between the Trump administration and the Islamic Republic of Iran remain high there is legitimate concern regarding the Levant’s security.
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  Turkey Continues Courting Iran for Support in Struggle against PKK Terrorists

  From Ankara’s perspective, Iranian cooperation in operations against the PKK is key and Turkey’s determination to work with Tehran to strangle the Kurdish group is on display.
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  US Sanctions Bring Ankara and Tehran Closer

  The Trump administration’s policies towards Turkey and Iran will certainly provide Ankara and Tehran more common ground in their opposition to Washington’s policies in the region.

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