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Analysis: Hopes for a new beginning for the GCC once Qatar crisis is resolved

8 December 2020

In this analysis, Noman Ahmed and Dennis Sammut discuss recent moves to end the diplomatic crisis between Qatar and several other Arab states ahead of a crucial summit of the Gulf Co-operation Council in Bahrain later this month.

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British woman is first to receive COVID-19 vaccine

8 December 2020

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Armenian opposition launches civil disobedience

8 December 2020

Armenian opposition political forces have launched a civil disobedience movement to force embattled prime minister Nikol Pashinyan to resign.

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Incident in the Mediterranean further increases tensions

8 December 2020

It was reported early on Tuesday morning (8 December) that a Turkish ship transporting medicine to the Libyan port of Misrata was detained by forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar.

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Opinion: Why Armenians are disappointed with NATO and the EU

7 December 2020

Armenians had unfulfilled expectations from their relations with NATO and the EU. Disappointment has increased following Armenia's defeat in the recent Karabakh war argues Benyamin Poghosyan in this op-ed.

Benyamin Poghosyan

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Thousands rally in Moldova calling for early elections

6 December 2020

Thousands of supporters of incoming Moldovan president Maia Sandu rallied in Chisinau on Sunday to demand a snap parliamentary election, accusing parliament of trying to sabotage her ability to fight corruption.

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EU Foreign Ministers to discuss transatlantic relations and resilience

6 December 2020

The foreign ministers will discuss for the first time the strategic autonomy of EU foreign policy with some Nordic countries saying that this must mean more responsibility and determined promotion of the EU’s values and interests in external relations – not isolation or withdrawal from partnerships.

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Kuwait announces progress in resolving the Gulf diplomatic crisis

5 December 2020

In a statement the EU welcomed the agreement. "The settlement of the internal rift will allow the GCC to restore its unity and resume its important work. The EU remains ready to further strengthen its long-standing partnership with a reinvigorated GCC", it said.

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Kuwait votes to elect new parliament

5 December 2020

Parliament in Kuwait has more teeth than in some other Gulf countries, and Ministers, including members of the royal family, are often called to parliament for grilling by MPs, and sessions are aired on national television. Parliament also has the power to remove government ministers from their post, and to call for a no-confidence vote in the government.

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Analysis: Hopes for a new beginning for the GCC once Qatar crisis is resolved

British woman is first to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Armenian opposition launches civil disobedience

Incident in the Mediterranean further increases tensions

Opinion: Why Armenians are disappointed with NATO and the EU

Thousands rally in Moldova calling for early elections

EU Foreign Ministers to discuss transatlantic relations and resilience

Kuwait announces progress in resolving the Gulf diplomatic crisis

Kuwait votes to elect new parliament