Saudi priorities for the Red Sea in light of the recently announced naval alliance
Qatari Emir Tamim warns about the long-term regional effects of the Gaza War.
In ruling affairs, the ever-expanding role of Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohammad Bin Zayed in domestic affairs, defense, and foreign relations. From Saudi Arabia, the reasons behind the changed stature of Saudi Prince Faisal Bin Salman and the links to power transfer. From Kuwait, the late Emir Nawaf left a written will about the succession.
In defense, Airbus aims to revive the H225M helicopters deal with the UAE. Saudi MBS is determined to acquire hypersonic technologies from Russia while talks on the F-15 with the U.S. continue. Urgent Kuwaiti need for USVs and UUVs a year-long project to acquire them.
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