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![[Media comments] Netanyahu seeks victory in Rafah as Gaza situation deteriorates rapidly](https://clemenschay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pexels-photo-8343533.jpeg?w=867)
[Media comments] Netanyahu seeks victory in Rafah as Gaza situation deteriorates rapidly
I spoke to Thiam Seng Chua, the Foreign Desk Correspondent of local Chinese media outlet, Lianhe Zaobao, on the evolving situation in Rafah. US pressure on Netanyahu remains half-hearted, despite the political significance found in pausing weapon shipments. This adds to the Secretary of State’s admission that Israel lacks a “credible plan” to protect Palestinian
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![[Media comments] Kuwaiti Emir Suspends Parliament, Citing Political Tumult](https://clemenschay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_3183.jpg?w=1024)
[Media comments] Kuwaiti Emir Suspends Parliament, Citing Political Tumult
I told the New York Times’ Vivian Nereim that important policies in Kuwait such as the national budget have been delayed and hampered owing to dysfunctional politics. What I would also add is that Emir Meshaal, having done his rounds in the Middle East, particularly across the GCC, would have been concerned by his country’s
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![[Documentary feature] The Gulf Falcons: How Asian Foreign Talent In Middle East Is Helping To Build Its Post-Oil Economy](https://clemenschay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pexels-photo-3857488.jpeg?w=1024)
[Documentary feature] The Gulf Falcons: How Asian Foreign Talent In Middle East Is Helping To Build Its Post-Oil Economy
I gave an hour-long interview to CNA, which is now featured in segments across a recently released documentary on 📺 CNA Insider. I spoke at length about (1) the need for GCC states to innovate and diversify their economies, (2) how women play an important role in the workforce but time is needed to internalise
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