Articles written by: Mohamed Al-Rumaihi

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on : Saturday, 21 Apr, 2012

The Gulf and the Arab Spring

Many ask whether the radical changes of the Arab Spring will hit Gulf States. The question has two dimensions: the first asks about desire for change in the Gulf, with all its implications. The second dimension is more analytical: it asks whether the ongoing changes in some Arab countries can spread to neighboring regions, and under what specific circumstances. It would be unnecessary to discuss the first dimension because it concerns emotions and impressions; however, the second dimensi...

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on : Saturday, 24 Sep, 2011

Regional Power Play or Domestic Eruptions?

What are the reasons that made people in many Arab countries “revolt” against their regimes and call for change? The ultimate answer will not be determined for some time and the answers vary according to different given premises. The next question is whether the motivations of change are domestic or foreign. It seems that it is already answered. Demands of change have been basically pushed from inside, while some regional powers have benefited from them, and are trying to employ them, su...

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