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Breaking News 19 Nov 2025 Peace & Diplomacy2 min

Saudi Arabia Designated Major Non-NATO Ally Amidst Arms Deal Discussions

Breaking News: The United States has designated Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally, coinciding with ongoing talks regarding a potential F-35 fighter jet sale. The United States has formally designated Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, a move announced during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington. This status, traditionally reserved for close […]

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Abraham Accords 17 Nov 2025 6 min

Saudi Arabia and Israel: Defence Pacts Loom as Normalisation Stalls

Abraham Accords: A new architecture for MiddleL Middle East stability and economic integration. Context The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, represented a paradigm shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy, formalising ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Moving away from the traditional “land for peace” formula, these agreements prioritised shared economic […]

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Abraham Accords 20 Oct 2025 6 min

Washington Intensifies Push for Saudi-Israel Normalisation, Risks Remain

Abraham Accords: Two years on, the future of regional normalisation hangs in the balance, with Saudi Arabia as the ultimate prize. The Abraham Accords, brokered by the Trump administration in 2020, represented a dramatic shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy. These agreements saw Israel normalise relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan, in […]

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Abraham Accords 14 Jul 2025 6 min

Washington Seeks to Broaden Abraham Accords, Including Syria & Lebanon

Abraham Accords: A fragile framework for regional realignment faces new tests. The Abraham Accords, brokered by the US in 2020, marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Normalisation agreements were established between Israel and four Arab nations – the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan – forging diplomatic, trade and security ties. The […]

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Abraham Accords 14 Jul 2025 6 min

Washington Seeks to Expand Abraham Accords, Including Syria & Lebanon

Abraham Accords: A fragile network of diplomatic ties faces new tests and potential expansion. The Abraham Accords, brokered by the United States in 2020, represent a series of normalisation agreements between Israel and several Arab nations – initially the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, later joined by Morocco and Sudan. These agreements signified a shift […]

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