US officials have used a number of rhetorical strategies – ways of talking about something – to distance the country from, and avoid responsibility for, atrocities committed by those it supports.
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The creation of a parallel government risks cementing a permanent division of Sudan.
International involvement must be limited to building up Sudan’s capacity to solve its governance problems.
Soccer’s global governing body has long sought – and failed – to wrestle club competition dominance away from Europe.
Trump is trying to strengthen ties with Gulf states in an attempt to contain China’s growing regional ambitions.
Ankara sees the fall of the Assad regime and the rise of new Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa as a generational opportunity for domestic and regional goals.
AI could enable Saudi Arabia to more efficiently crush dissent and target government opponents.
Oil money from the Middle East often goes straight to the US.
Trump skirted the ongoing tragedy in Gaza, bypassed Israel and offered no new initiatives on Iran’s nuclear program.
Addis Ababa’s willingness to work with regional rivals in the Middle East shows its practical approach to foreign relations.
Trump’s first policy-driven overseas visit in his second term will be the Persian Gulf. Trade, Tehran talks and possibly Gaza will be on the agenda.
The credibility of the Trump administration is on the line both domestically and in its foreign policy.
A great deal hangs on the ongoing talks in Oman.
Sudan’s war has triggered a massive displacement crisis, with more than 14 million people forced to flee their homes.
Sudan’s conflict didn’t break out because of the UAE and Saudi Arabia – but local actors felt able to go to war because of external support.
Perception as a neutral country has helped Gulf state position itself as a crucial diplomatic player in Ukraine-Russia war. It also serve’s kingdom’s self-interest.
A new approach to mediation is needed in Sudan, not simply a new mediator.
Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are taking credit for the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. It is expected to take effect one day before Biden leaves office.
International football attracts those looking for influence and revenue.
The Saudis have won the right to host football’s biggest tournament. But its bid doesn’t seriously address the environmental issues.
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Professor of International Relations, Lancaster University
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Director of the Curtin Extremism Research Network (CERN), Curtin University
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Fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute, Rice University
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Professor of Middle Eastern Studies and Public Policy and Director of the Interdisciplinary Studies Institute, UMass Amherst
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Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
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Professor of AfroEurasian Sport, EM Lyon Business School
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