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Back to SearchThe China-UAE bond strengthens
In a week-long series of events, the UAE will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for his first trip to the country. The tour will look to further deve…
8 years, 2 months ago
If ISIS returns, is Iraq ready?
In Fallujah, where four years ago ISIS first gained significant ground in Iraq, life tentatively goes on. But though the territorial rule of ISIS has…
8 years, 3 months ago
UN envoy seeks peace talks in Yemen
The Arab Coalition has paused its offensive in Hodeidah, as announced on Sunday by UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Gargash. This i…
8 years, 3 months ago
Turkey's future under an empowered Erdogan
With a decisive — however manufactured — election result, incumbent Turkish president Recep Tayipp Erdoğan now moves forward with a mandate to form a…
8 years, 3 months ago
Is Afghanistan's fight against the Taliban almost over?
Afghanistan has become a byword for conflict. But the past weeks saw extraordinary scenes of Taliban fighters and their usual foe —government securi…
8 years, 3 months ago
Dr Anwar Gargash on Iran, Yemen, Trump and more
Last week, The National spoke to Dr Anwar Gargash, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. We bring you the second part of that interview in t…
8 years, 3 months ago
The Qatar crisis from the perspective of Dr Anwar Gargash
This week, The National spoke to Dr Anwar Gargash, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. He talked about how the Arab world has changed sign…
8 years, 4 months ago
Hodeidah's importance to victory in Yemen
Yemen's military is within striking distance of one of their biggest victories since civil war began in 2015. The forces, backed by the Arab coalitio…
8 years, 4 months ago
Iraq's future following Moqtada Al Sadr's resounding victory
Shia cleric Moqtada Al Sadr wants a government that is inclusive of all Iraqis. His coalition won the largest number of seats in Iraq’s latest parlia…
8 years, 4 months ago
Massacre in Gaza
As Israeli and American officials celebrated the controversial move of the United States' embassy to Jerusalem, Israeli soldiers were murdering peace…
8 years, 4 months ago