Israel’s recognition of Somaliland directly challenges Türkiye’s deep strategic partnership with Somalia, including oil exploration and a military base.
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2025 reshaped the Middle East: Israel weakened Iran but became the region’s primary destabilizer, stalling the Abraham Accords.
U.S. Senator Graham is shuttling between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh to mediate an end to the escalating Saudi-UAE rivalry.
The Saudi-UAE rivalry in Yemen has erupted into open confrontation, reshaping alliances and threatening the fragile political process.
Intra-Kurdish rivalry over the Iraqi presidency threatens to stall government formation, complicating Sudani’s bid for a second term.
A deepening Saudi-UAE rivalry over economics, proxies, and regional leadership threatens Gulf stability beyond the U.S.-Iran standoff.
The Saudi-UAE rivalry has spread to the Horn of Africa, fueling proxy conflicts and undermining regional stability.
The Saudi-UAE rivalry complicates Israeli normalization, as Riyadh sees Israel aligned with Abu Dhabi, distancing potential rapprochement.
Saudi Arabia counters UAE-Israel influence in the Red Sea, forming new alliances and reshaping regional dynamics, which Europe must monitor.
Egypt is pushing Saudi-Eritrea security ties to counter UAE-Ethiopia cooperation, highlighting a complex Red Sea rivalry and shifting regional alliances.