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Emile Hokayem

Emile Hokayem

Financial Times

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Trump’s deal ended the war — but hasn’t yet delivered peace

US pressure led to a breakthrough but it will take Washington’s sustained attention to ensure that a fragile ceasefire holds

11.10.2025 10

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Emile Hokayem

Israel’s attack on Qatar has shaken the Gulf

Netanyahu’s preference for endless war over diplomacy is making Saudis and Emiratis reconsider their alliances

13.09.2025 7

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Emile Hokayem

The Iran threat will haunt the Gulf for years

As Israel and Washington celebrate, there is a sense of dread and uncertainty throughout the region

28.06.2025 8

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Emile Hokayem

Iran’s long arm is not so muscular anymore

Israel’s attack is about raw power, not about regional stability or better outcomes

14.06.2025 7

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Emile Hokayem

Diplomatic dilemmas as Gulf states prepare to greet Trump

The region has changed since his first term, but the US president will find newly confident nations there

01.05.2025 8

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Emile Hokayem

How 2024 reordered the Middle East

Many in the west will find comfort that these historical transformations have been contained but complacency is dangerous

22.12.2024 8

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Emile Hokayem