Tag: Middle East Diplomacy
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UAE-U.S. Ties on Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen: Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Speaks with Marco Rubio
Strong Ties and Strategic Dialogue The United Arab Emirates and the United States reaffirmed their deep and multifaceted strategic partnership in a recent phone conversation between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The call highlighted the ongoing…
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Abu Dhabi and Washington Hold High-Level Talks on Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen
Overview of the Call In a high-level exchange, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to review the trajectory of bilateral and regional issues. The conversation underscored the strong strategic relations between Abu Dhabi and Washington and focused on critical…
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Israel Reopens Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing Over Weekend, Marking Step in Ceasefire Talks
Overview Israel announced on Friday that the pedestrian border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt will reopen in both directions over the weekend. The move comes after a prolonged closure and is seen as a meaningful step in the broader context of U.S. mediation on Gaza ceasefire ideas, including elements of President Donald Trump’s…
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UK Backs American Strikes on Iran to Halt Nuclear Programme as Tensions Rise
Britain Aligns with US on Strikes to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Programme The United Kingdom signaled support for American-led efforts to pressure Iran’s nuclear programme, with ministers clarifying that while they do not automatically endorse military action, they back the goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The comments come amid heightened tensions in…
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Donald Trump Unveils ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza at Davos as India Stays Silent
Introduction: A high-stakes moment at Davos In the shadow of the World Economic Forum in Davos, a move by former U.S. President Donald Trump captured global attention: the unveiling of a so-called “Board of Peace” tasked with guiding Gaza diplomacy. The ceremony, held on the margins of the Davos gathering, drew a chorus of questions…
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza Debuts in Davos as India Stays Silent
Trump unveils a new Gaza initiative at Davos In a surprise moment on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, former U.S. president Donald Trump announced the launch of what he called a “Board of Peace” for Gaza. The ceremony, attended by a select group of diplomats and business leaders, placed a…
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Trump Extends Invite to Putin for US-Led Gaza Peace Board
Overview: A High-Profile Move in Gaza’s Diplomacy In a surprising development focusing global attention on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, former President Donald Trump confirmed that he has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in a US-proposed Gaza “Board of Peace.” The board is a cornerstone of Trump’s broader 20-point plan aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas…
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Gaza Board of Peace: Trump Invites Putin to Join US-led Initiative
Overview: A US-led proposal to manage Gaza The corridor for peace in the battered region has taken another controversial turn as former President Donald Trump publicly stated that he invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join a proposed US-led Gaza “Board of Peace.” The board, a centerpiece of a broader 20-point plan announced by Trump,…
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Gateway to the Middle East: Marcos’ UAE Visit and a New Era in Philippine Economic Diplomacy
Introduction: A Strategic Pivot The Philippines has long sought to diversify its economic partnerships beyond traditional markets. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s working visit to the United Arab Emirates marks a deliberate pivot toward the Middle East, a region ripe with investment potential and growing demand for Philippine goods and services. This visit is less…
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Reza Pahlavi’s Vision: A Free Iran Recognizing Israel and Expanding Regional Peace
Context: What Reza Pahlavi is proposing In discussions about Iran’s future, exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has outlined a vision for a “Free Iran” that dismantles the current regime and seeks a new role in regional diplomacy. Central to his proposal are diplomatic breakthroughs with Israel, a return to closer ties with the United States,…