Suhaib Shaukat is a student at the University of Exeter, where he is currently pursuing Middle East Studies. His academic interests focus on Gulf politics and international relations, with particular attention to regional diplomacy, security dynamics, and political developments in the Middle East. Before this, he studied for a BA in International Relations, Law, and Economics, an interdisciplinary program that provided him with a strong foundation in global politics, legal fr
The Yemen-Saudi conflict has emerged as another flashpoint in the Middle East, further straining a region already under pressure from the ongoing Iran-US conflict. Attacks have caused major investment and entertainment events to be postponed.
Main question: Why is the UAE leaving OPEC, and what are the consequences for geopolitics and global energy markets? Argument: The UAE seeks greater economic flexibility and strategic independence from Saudi-led OPEC policies. Conclusion: The withdrawal reflects a fragmenting global energy order …
Was January 2026 a turning point in Iran’s political trajectory? This article argues that the combination of economic collapse, moral outrage, and overt rejection of regime legitimacy represents a decisive shift in Iranian dissent, even as opposition fragmentation and security cohesion constrain …
-Will the 20 point peace plan bring stability to the Middle East? -The peace deal represents a historic opening for de-escalation in the Israel–Palestine conflict. However, this opportunity is extremely fragile because the agreement’s success depends on its implementation. -While the agreement of…
The ripple effects of imposing tariffs on Middle Eastern countries go far beyond trade, straining diplomatic ties, disrupting local industries, and slowing regional growth. The imposition of US tariffs will make the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries grow at a slower pace. Trump’s new trad…
China’s current Gaza policy might be helping its stakeholders to criticise the USA but in the long term, it can lead to self-damage.
