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[IAI Publication] Will Trump’s Visit to the Gulf Be More than Just Fanfare?
My latest writing for IAI – Istituto Affari Internazionali examines the stakes during US president Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the Gulf. Besides the economic hype — and anticipated deals — which will inject optimism in the American economy, there will also be realpolitik at play. The state of the global economic order and regional
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Commentary: Why Oman is the Trusted Intermediary for US-Iran Talks
My latest writing ✍️ explains why Oman remains the preferred go-between for US-Iran talks, despite the intermediary roles of neighbouring Gulf states in other conflict theatres. READ HERE.
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Expert Snapshots: US-Iran Nuclear Talks
MEI’s Expert Snapshots feature inputs from Sachi Sakanashi, Alam Saleh, Ludovica Castelli, and yours truly. What do we make of the cautious optimism surrounding the ongoing US-Iran talks? Why is Donald Trump pursuing a deal similar to the one he abandoned? What do both sides seek to achieve? These quick thoughts 💭 help to break
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