Iraq: Yet Another Opportunity for Regional Cooperation in the Middle East
Over the past few days, the world has seen multiple reports on the advancements made by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Iraq’s infamous Anbar province. According … Continue reading
Dubai: Here We Go Again
A few years ago, when the Arab emirate of Dubai was facing the brunt of the global financial crisis, the government of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum blamed rampant real … Continue reading
Egypt: History Repeats Itself Amid Potential for a New Al-Qaida
The Egyptian military’s recent overthrow of the country’s popularly elected government – generally known as a coup – is nothing new for the Middle East. Unsurprisingly, it poses multiple scenarios … Continue reading
India: Etihad’s Investment in Jet Airways Beneficial for Both Airlines but Challenges Significant
Etihad, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India’s Jet Airways are negotiating an agreement under which the former company could buy a 24 percent stake in … Continue reading
Dubai: Ponzi Scheme Just Keeps Taking the Hits
Dubai, the centerpiece of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) strategy to diversify its economic base, continues to reel from one hit after another. On September 23, 2012, Credit Suisse announced … Continue reading
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