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Conflict Diplomacy 23 Sep 2026 Conflict Diplomacy7 min

The Cyrus Accords: A Pragmatic Shift in Israel-Iran Relations?

Assessing the Implications of Iran’s ‘Forward Defence’ Doctrine Executive Summary The Cyrus Accords represent a significant, though largely unacknowledged, recalibration of relations between Israel and Iran. Emerging in the wake of escalating regional tensions and covert conflict, the agreements – built upon a shared concern regarding destabilising forces, primarily extremist Sunni groups – facilitate limited, […]

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Abraham Accords 23 Sep 2026 6 min

Abraham Accords Fuel Regional Intelligence Cooperation, Despite Ongoing Tensions

Abraham Accords: A framework for normalisation, now reshaping security dynamics. The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020 under the Trump administration, represent a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. They established diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab nations – initially the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, later including Morocco and Sudan – after decades of […]

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Cyrus Accords 16 Aug 2026 The Cyrus Vision7 min

The Cyrus Accords: A Pragmatic Shift or a Fragile Foundation in Israel-Iran Relations?

Cyrus Accords: Assessing the Implications of Normalisation via Omani Mediation Executive Summary The Cyrus Accords, a series of bilateral understandings brokered primarily through Omani mediation, represent the most significant recalibration of Israel-Iran relations in decades. Departing from decades of overt hostility and proxy conflicts, the Accords focus on de-escalation through a phased normalisation process predicated […]

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Abraham Accords 14 Aug 2026 6 min

Air Defence Integration: Abraham Accords Face Technical and Political Hurdles

Abraham Accords: Two years on, defence cooperation seeks to deepen, but complexities remain. The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020, normalised relations between Israel and several Arab nations – the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan – marking a significant shift in decades-long political dynamics. The core aim was to foster regional stability through diplomatic, […]

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Conflict Diplomacy 9 Aug 2026 Conflict Diplomacy7 min

The Cyrus Accord: A Decade of Economic Reintegration and Shifting Geopolitics

Assessing the Impact of Sanctions Relief on Iran and Israel-Iran Relations Executive Summary The Cyrus Accord, initiated a decade ago, emerged from a confluence of factors culminating in a phased easing of international sanctions against Iran in exchange for verifiable limitations on its nuclear programme. Initially perceived as solely focused on non-proliferation, the Accord has […]

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Abraham Accords 7 Aug 2026 6 min

Normalisation’s Tightrope: Palestinian Issue Continues to Shape Regional Deals

Abraham Accords: A landscape reshaped by shifting alliances, yet haunted by unresolved conflict. The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020, represent a landmark shift in Middle Eastern relations. Initiated under the Trump administration, they saw Israel normalise relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan, in exchange for concessions, primarily regarding arms sales and […]

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Abraham Accords 27 Jul 2026 6 min

Ballistic Missiles Shift Regional Security, Complicate Normalisation Efforts

Abraham Accords: Two years on, the impact of shifting power dynamics and missile proliferation present both opportunities and threats. The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020, saw the normalisation of relations between Israel and several Arab nations, most notably the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. These agreements, alongside subsequent developments with Morocco and Sudan, represented a […]

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Abraham Accords 27 Jul 2026 6 min

Ballistic Missiles Shift Regional Power Balance Post-Abraham Accords

Abraham Accords: A realignment of Middle Eastern diplomacy, now tested by evolving security threats. The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020, represent a significant, though incomplete, recalibration of Middle Eastern political alignments. Beginning with the normalisation of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, followed by similar agreements with Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan, the Accords […]

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Abraham Accords 20 Jul 2026 6 min

Saudi-Israel Normalisation: Momentum, Obstacles and Regional Implications

Abraham Accords: Assessing the potential for Saudi inclusion, amid enduring regional complexities. Context The Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States in 2020, represent a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy. They saw Israel normalise relations with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, followed by Sudan and Morocco. These agreements went beyond merely establishing diplomatic […]

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Abraham Accords 20 Jul 2026 6 min

The Case Against Rushing Saudi-Israel Normalisation: A Cautious Approach

Abraham Accords: A Framework for Regional Shift, Still Under Construction The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020 under the Trump administration, represent a significant realignment of relationships in the Middle East. They saw Israel establish diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan – countries with which it previously had no formal ties. […]

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