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Opinion: Khashoggi affair having little effect on Saudi arms sales

As Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) seeks to strengthen his grip on power, the kingdom has embarked on a series of ...

DN - Defence Notes

Opinion: Eyes on the Gate of Tears

As the Trump administration continues its hard line on Iran and prepares to reintroduce sanctions on Iranian oil exports, the Islamic Republic has returned to ...

DN - Defence Notes

Opinion: Qatar opens its wallet as embargo continues

Qatar’s efforts to secure a $4 billion loan to finance the purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon jets, first reported in July by Bloomberg, is the latest ...

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Opinion: Who are the real victors in the Qatar embargo dispute?

In early June, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman reportedly threatened to take military action against Qatar if the country installed a Russian S-400 missile air defense ...
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Debate rages across the Middle East about the best place to go for a good plate of hummus. When it comes to regional tensions, geopolitical machinations and the development of defence capabilities, the debate is no less fierce but must always be viewed with a sober eye.

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