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Turkey
Analysis
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Turkey in the Saudi-Pakistan defence pact: A new regional order?

Turkey joining the mutual defence pact signed between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan could pave the way for a major shift in the Middle East's balance of power

Francesco Salesio Schiavi 
21 January, 2026
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow last October [Getty]
Syria-Israel
MENA
Live Story

Russia mediating security pact between Israel, Syria: report

The New Arab Staff
25 December, 2025
At least six people were killed in violent incidents in Syria on Friday and Saturday, amid public anger at the ongoing security vacuum in the country.
Syria
MENA
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Anger in Syria as killings expose fragile security situation

The New Arab Staff
22 December, 2025
Defence industry manufacturer Elbit's exhibition stand during the Farnborough International Airshow, on 24th July 2024, at Farnborough, England.
Arms trade
MENA
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MENA arms companies' revenues spike as global tensions rise

Matthew Hoare
01 December, 2025
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Gaza
Analysis
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What could an international security force in Gaza look like?

Francesco Salesio Schiavi 
27 October, 2025
Members of the Moroccan royal armed forces (FAR) present arms during the joint US military exercise "African Lion" in the Tan-Tan region in southwestern Morocco on May 31, 2024.
Morocco
MENA
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Morocco military spending soars amid tensions with Algeria

The New Arab Staff
21 October, 2025
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Hamas
In-depth
Live Story

Inside Hamas's violent battle for control in post-war Gaza

Sally Ibrahim
16 October, 2025
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Book Club
Book Club
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Pacification: Mark Neocleous reveals the war behind peace

Hossam el-Hamalawy

Hossam el-Hamalawy

01 October, 2025
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Gulf states
Analysis
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Saudi-Pakistan defence pact: A turning point for Gulf security?

Hana Elshehaby 
23 September, 2025
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Turkey
In-depth
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Defence diplomacy: How Turkey is arming itself, and the world

Matthew Hoare
22 September, 2025
Rifles for sale at a gun shop in the Baghdad, Iraq on September 22, 2020
Iraq
MENA
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Iraqi plan to bring arms ownership under state control nears end

The New Arab Staff
18 September, 2025
Israeli forces have occupied parts of Syria beyond the Golan Heights following the fall of Assad [Getty]
Syria
MENA
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Israeli security proposal says Syria must demilitarise south

The New Arab Staff
17 September, 2025
Eyal Zamir has threatened Hamas leaders abroad
Gaza War
MENA
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Hamas leaders tighten security after Israel assassination threat

The New Arab Staff
03 September, 2025
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Libya
MENA
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Libya grapples with security after UN mission rocket attack

Mohamed Ahmed
29 August, 2025
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Syria
MENA
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Syria denies reports that it will sign security deal with Israel

The New Arab Staff
22 August, 2025
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Post-Assad Syria
Analysis
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Russia's enduring footprint in post-Assad Syria

Samuel Ramani
21 August, 2025
Armoured vehicles of the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Forces are deployed outside the US embassy building in Baghdad's Green Zone
Iraq
MENA
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Iraq undertakes security review following Israel strikes on Iran

The New Arab Staff
13 June, 2025
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EU-Turkey
Analysis
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How EU-Turkey defence ties boost Ankara's regional influence

Jonathan Fenton-Harvey
12 May, 2025
Khan Younis attack [Getty]
Gaza War
MENA
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Policeman killing in Deir al-Balah spotlights Gaza's divisions

Sally Ibrahim
02 April, 2025
ISIS
Iraq
MENA
Live Story

Iraqi delegation to visit Syria on border security, ISIS threat

Dana Taib Menmy
26 February, 2025
Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits The Western Wall on Election Day
Benjamin Netanyahu
MENA
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Netanyahu son Yair 'exiled' after hitting PM, Israeli MK claims

The New Arab Staff
23 February, 2025