“The past resembles the future more than one drop of water resembles another.”
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[Media comments] Three Racehorses in Competition to Lead the Future of the Middle East
In this piece redacted for local Chinese media outlet Zaobao, I explained to senior correspondent, Chua Thiam Seng, that geoeconomic competition among the three biggest GCC players (the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia) bodes well for the region. Each has its strengths, as I outlined, but the Saudi progress is the one to watch as
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[Media Comments] China Holds Gaza Meeting in Challenge to US
In this article for Newsweek by Aadil Brar, I explained the geopolitical significance of Beijing’s hosting of a meeting among Arab and Muslim delegates. The aim was to gather support for a ceasefire but China’s political will and capacity remain limited. Link to article: https://www.newsweek.com/china-xi-jinping-israel-palestinian-conflict-arab-islamic-peace-talks-1845074
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Elevating Nationalism: Saudi Football Charts its Own Path, Beyond Profit and Limelight
As Saudi Arabia looks set to host the 2034 World Cup, my latest piece for the Middle East Institute’s Perspectives series examines the Kingdom’s calculated, long-term football strategy which includes a heavy domestic dimension.⚽ 🏆In a nutshell: profile, profit, and pride. With comments from Professor Simon Chadwick and Khalifa Al Suwaidi. Link to article: https://mei.nus.edu.sg/publication/14651-2/
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