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Abraham Accords 24 Sep 2026 5 min

Gulf Public Opinion: A Key Factor in Abraham Accords’ Future

Abraham Accords: Examining the delicate balance between diplomatic progress and shifting public sentiment in the Gulf states. Context The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020, represent a landmark shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. These agreements – initially between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, later joined by Morocco and Sudan – normalised diplomatic relations, fostering […]

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Cyrus Accords 23 Sep 2026 The Cyrus Vision6 min

The Cyrus Accord: A New Cold Peace?

Assessing the Seeds of a Reshaped Israel-Iran Relationship Executive Summary The Cyrus Accord, a burgeoning yet largely opaque series of understandings between Israel and Iran, represents a potential seismic shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Modelled on the ‘cold peace’ arrangements established by Egypt and Jordan with Israel, the Accord prioritises de-escalation and risk reduction over […]

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Abraham Accords 22 Sep 2026 6 min

Embassies & Ambassadors: Normalisation Gears Turn, But Slowly

Abraham Accords: Assessing the practicalities of peace beyond declarations – and the obstacles that remain. Context The Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States in 2020, represent a landmark shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Agreements were initially reached between Israel and four Arab nations: the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. The core […]

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Cyrus Accords 22 Sep 2026 The Cyrus Vision7 min

The Cyrus Accord: A New Paradigm for Israel-Iran Relations?

Assessing the Potential for De-escalation and Regional Reconfiguration Executive Summary The Cyrus Accord, a largely unpublicised series of understandings between Israel and Iran facilitated by Oman, represents a potentially significant departure from decades of overt hostility. Unlike the Abraham Accords normalised relations between Israel and several Arab states, the Cyrus Accord focuses on establishing a […]

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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 13 Aug 2026 6 min

US Role Key as Abraham Accords Face New Regional Realities

Abraham Accords: Exploring the evolving landscape of Middle East normalisation, heavily influenced by US policy. The Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States in 2020, were a series of historic agreements normalising relations between Israel and several Arab nations – initially the UAE and Bahrain, later followed by Morocco and Sudan. This marked a significant […]

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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 1 Aug 2026 6 min

Negev Forum Navigates Progress & Hurdles in Accord Expansion

Abraham Accords: A framework for regional cooperation, facing current geopolitical headwinds. The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020, represent a paradigm shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy. Initiated under the Trump administration, these agreements normalised relations between Israel and four Arab nations – the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. They moved beyond decades of animosity, […]

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Abraham Accords 23 Jul 2026 6 min

Indonesia Remains a Key, Though Distant, Prospect for Normalisation

Abraham Accords: Exploring the potential, progress, and persistent hurdles to expanding the circle of peace. The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020 under the Trump administration, saw Israel normalise relations with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, followed by Sudan and Morocco. These agreements marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy, moving beyond decades of […]

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Abraham Accords 23 Jul 2026 6 min

Indonesia Looms Large as Potential Next Normalisation Partner for Israel

Abraham Accords: Assessing the Prospects for Expansion Beyond Established Ties The Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States in 2020, represent a landmark shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. These agreements normalised relations between Israel and four Arab nations – the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan – marking a departure from decades of Arab […]

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