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Russia’s ‘Shadow Vessels’ Using False Flags to Skirt Sanctions, Report Says
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Russian “shadow vessels” are using false flags to skirt sanctions imposed on Moscow over its war in Ukraine, according to a new report....
By Rachel Ziemba
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U.S. Seeks Rare Earth Sweet Spot in Saudi Arabia
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A country with no rare earths extraction may seem an unlikely partner for the US in its bid to counter China’s industry dominance. But plans to establish a refinery in Saudi A...
By Rachel Ziemba
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UAE Investment Set to Boost Africa’s AI Infrastructure as It Reaches ‘Inflection Point’
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Africa's ambitions for artificial intelligence are soaring, but with infrastructure yet to keep pace, partnerships such as the UAE's $1 billion initiative are critical for pro...
By Rachel Ziemba
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How Trump’s Attack on Russia’s Economy Is Ricocheting Through Oil Markets
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President Trump’s turn against Russia’s economy is ripping through oil markets. The price of Russian oil is trading at its biggest discount to Brent since 2023. Ships laden wi...
By Rachel Ziemba
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Oil Falls After Ukraine Says It Will Work on Draft Peace Plan
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Oil fell after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he agreed to work on a peace plan drafted by the US and Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine....
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How Trump’s Saudi F-35 deal could alter Mideast balance of power
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President Trump’s deal to allow the sale of F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia has the potential to alter the military balance of power in the Middle East....
By Adham Sahloul
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Trump to Welcome Saudi Crown Prince to White House as Ties Deepen
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman returns to the White House on Tuesday for his first visit to Washington since 2018, during President Donald Trump's first term....
By Rachel Ziemba
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U.S. Extends Lukoil Sanctions Waiver as New Bidders Emerge
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The Trump administration extended a sanctions waiver for some Lukoil PJSC transactions as it steps up engagement with foreign governments and potential buyers over the Russian...
By Rachel Ziemba
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Ship with Russia Oil Makes Rare Move off India as Trade Strained
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A tanker carrying crude from recently-sanctioned Rosneft PJSC has made a rare cargo transfer off Mumbai, as the Trump administration ramps up its scrutiny of India’s oil trade...
By Rachel Ziemba
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Oct. 7 Anniversary: Israel Battles Optics, Isolation, and Mounting Death Toll as World Pushes Trump Deal
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When Hamas launched the largest terrorist attack in Israel‘s history two years ago, killing 1,200 people, the world was collectively stunned and outraged. Israel had significa...
By Adham Sahloul
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Why This Trump-Netanyahu Meeting Is Different
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As President Donald Trump receives Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for the fourth time this year, the pressure for both men to put an end to the w...
By Rachel Brandenburg
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Middle East Security / Energy, Economics & Security
Abu Dhabi’s Multibillion-Dollar Energy Push Faces Early StumblesA year ago, Abu Dhabi launched a high-profile energy investment firm hoping to deploy billions of dollars on deals around the world. While there were early successes in the US...
By Rachel Ziemba
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Indo-Pacific Security / Middle East Security / Technology & National Security
United Arab Emirates Joins U.S. and China in Giving Away A.I. TechnologyIn a move that shows the growing influence of the United Arab Emirates in the global artificial intelligence race, a new research lab backed by the Persian Gulf nation said on...
By Pablo Chavez
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Middle East Security / Energy, Economics & Security
UAE’s Global Energy Push Faces Economic Security Reality CheckThe global expansion of UAE state oil company Adnoc has faced a reality check in Australia and Europe, where its acquisition push is under scrutiny through the lens of economi...
By Rachel Ziemba
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Indo-Pacific Security / Transatlantic Security / Middle East Security
The Anti-U.S. Axis Isn’t Dead, Just RestingJune was a bad month for the theocrats in Tehran, what with all those Israeli and American bombs falling on them. It also seemed — at least superficially — to be a setback for...
By Richard Fontaine, Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Nicholas Lokker
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Indo-Pacific Security / Transatlantic Security / Middle East Security
JUST IN: Growing Alignment Among Potential Foes Creating Challenges for U.S., Experts SayThe alignment between Russia, China, North Korea and Iran carries implications across the United States’s diplomatic and economic foreign policy, but the military threat is of...
By Richard Fontaine & Andrea Kendall-Taylor
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Middle East Security / Energy, Economics & Security
With Trump Pressure and a ‘New Lebanon,’ Can Hezbollah’s Shadow Economy Be Dismantled?Up until a few months ago, the drive from Beirut’s international airport through the Lebanese capital city’s southern suburbs used to feature a stream of pro-Iranian and Hezbo...
By Alex Zerden
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Why Trump Hasn't Turned on Syria's New Leader Amid Execution of U.S. Citizen
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President Donald Trump's endorsement of Syrian Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa is being tested amid sectarian violence that has led to the execution-style murder of at least...
By Adham Sahloul
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Trump and Netanyahu Meet Amid Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations
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President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confronted several high-stakes issues when they met for dinner on Monday night, including the long-term future of Gaza an...
By Rachel Brandenburg
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Defense / Indo-Pacific Security / Middle East Security
How Trump’s Strike on Iran Might Affect China’s Calculus on TaiwanPresident Trump’s decision to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, after earlier denouncing U.S. embroilment in foreign wars, introduces another complication for China’s leaders ...
By Stacie Pettyjohn
