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Tighter cooperation emerges between China and Saudi Arabia

Dr. Samuel Ramani, a researcher in international relations at Oxford University, RUSI associate fellow and author of “Russia in Africa” discusses whether Saudi Arabia is abandoning the West. In particular, he comments how “Saudi Arabia is set to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization”, as this means that “the most immediate consequence is tighter cooperation between […]

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Major humanitarian conference takes place in Saudi Arabia amidst national reform drive

Middle East / ENM

This week, a major humanitarian conference, the 3rd Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, took place in Saudi Arabia, gathering top policy makers from the world of humanitarian assistance at the Saudi capital. As Saudi Arabia has now become one of the leading global donors of aid, the conference aims to strengthen the country’s support for this

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A closer look at China’s pledge to work to buy oil and gas in yuan

Middle East / ENM

By Pieter Cleppe At a visit to Saudi Arabia, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Gulf Arab leaders that China would work to buy oil and gas in yuan. According to Reuters, this is “a move that would support Beijing’s goal to establish its currency internationally and weaken the U.S. dollar’s grip on world trade.” President

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