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Gulf states' relations with Washington have been shaken by the ongoing war, according to analysis from the Middle East Institute. The conflict has strained trust between the US and its traditional Arab partners in the Gulf, prompting debate over alignment, security guarantees and the future of American influence in the region. Commentators are weighing how far Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Doha may recalibrate ties with Washington.
- 2Turkey's nuclear ambitions resurface after Iran war▼Turkey: Ankara’s Nuclear Ambitions in the Post-Iran War Environment
The Middle East Institute examines whether Ankara could pursue nuclear weapons in the wake of the war involving Iran. The piece explores how a weakened Iranian deterrence and regional insecurity may reshape Turkey's strategic calculus, long balancing between NATO membership and indigenous defence ambitions, and what that would mean for non-proliferation efforts.
- 3Unforced Diplomatic Errors Risk Accelerating US Retrenchment▼US Regional Foreign Policy: Unforced Diplomatic Errors Risk Accelerating American Retrenchment
The Middle East Institute argues that recent unforced diplomatic errors in US regional foreign policy could speed up American retrenchment from the Middle East. The analysis warns that avoidable missteps are undermining US credibility with regional partners at a time when Washington's commitment is already being questioned, potentially encouraging allies to hedge toward other powers.
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The Middle East Institute has published an analysis examining how Gulf states' economic and political accommodation of Iran carries significant costs. The piece weighs regional trade, investment and diplomatic calculations against the risks of engaging Tehran, a debate that continues to shape Gulf security and economic policy amid ongoing tensions in the region.
- 5Global Call to Free Egyptian Newsroom Matsadaash▼Global Call for the Release of Entire Newsroom at Egyptian Investigative Journalism Platform Matsadaash
Human rights organisations, including the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center and the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy, have joined a global call demanding the release of the entire staff of Matsadaash, an Egyptian investigative journalism outlet. Details about the journalists' detention, including when and why they were held, have not been disclosed. The campaign highlights ongoing concerns about press freedom in Egypt.
- 6Middle East Institute publishes essays on the Iran war●"article is part of a collection of short essays written by the Fellows of the Middle East Institute to explore aspects
The Middle East Institute has released a collection of short essays by its Fellows examining different aspects of the ongoing war with Iran. One piece, 'US Regional Defense Policy: Strategic Prioritization and the Promotion of Collective Defense,' looks at how Washington is framing regional defense priorities and pushing collective defense arrangements among its partners in the Middle East.
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Sudanese pro-democracy leaders are in Washington, according to a report by the Middle East Media Research Institute. The visit comes as Sudan's civil war and political crisis continue, and the leaders are expected to press US officials and policymakers for support toward restoring civilian rule and addressing the humanitarian emergency. Further details about meetings or outcomes were not provided.