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Abraham Accords 17 Aug 2026 6 min

Gulf Security: Combined Maritime Forces Expand Beyond Traditional Focus

Abraham Accords: Exploring how evolving regional maritime cooperation intersects with the normalisation process. Context The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020, represent a series of historic normalisation agreements between Israel and several Arab nations – the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Driven by shared concerns over Iran and a desire for economic opportunity, these […]

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Abraham Accords 16 Aug 2026 6 min

Two Years On, Normalisation Faces New Hurdles

Abraham Accords: A fragile framework for regional peace, now navigating geopolitical shifts. The Abraham Accords, brokered in 2020 under the Trump administration, represent a landmark shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy. They established diplomatic relations between Israel and four Arab nations – the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan – breaking decades of political stalemate. […]

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Cyrus Accords 5 Jul 2026 The Cyrus Vision7 min

The Cyrus Accords: A Tentative Thaw in Iran-Israel Relations

Cyrus Accords: Examining the Prospects for Normalisation via Pahlavi-Led Initiative Executive Summary The Cyrus Accords, named in reference to the ancient Persian king’s decree allowing Jewish return to Zion, represent a novel, albeit fragile, attempt to initiate dialogue and eventual normalisation between Israel and Iran. Centred around the advocacy of Reza Pahlavi, the self-styled heir […]

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