Middle East

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France and the UK ready to lead Hormuz coalition

The Gulf states’ structural problem: Why they cannot become the European Union

Why do Middle East agreements fail to bring stability?

Why is Saudi Arabia resilient to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz?

Will the ceasefire in Iran continue after the unsuccessful negotiations in Islamabad?

Through the minefield - how the strait that Trump claimed was open is now closing

The Gulf states should not remain hostages to external strategies and decisions

US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain

Are there definitive winners and losers of the Iran War?

The longest hours – What caused the breakthrough that led to the Iran War ceasefire?

Europe constrained by unfavourable options in the Hormuz crisis

Tehran wants to silence dissidents abroad by abusing their families at home