Media mentions – The Gulf
For Saudi Arabia, the Gaza war is definitely a real security challenge and they want to see a permanent ceasefire as soon as possible for several reasons
With the possibility of the Gaza war sparking a wider war, there is a new need for regional peace and stability, without which the Saudi Vision 2030 may remain a mirage
Bruno Maçães interviews Saudi prince Turki al-Faisal
It is hard to believe that the Houthis have the capabilities and technology to strike submarine cables at that depth
The latest information suggests that it is plausible that it was Rubymar, the cargo ship that drifted and then sank after being hit by Houthi missiles, that damaged the cables
These recent deals speak to a broader trend in Gulf bailout diplomacy
It is a well-armed and well-trained group that knows the territory very well and uses guerrilla techniques, being supplied by Iran
Submarine and surface drones are much more complex to develop and build than aerial ones and it is unlikely that the Houthis have a large number of them in their arsenal
Kuwait’s alignment on regional issues is absolutely pro-Western, especially pro-US, as it is a state that favours stability
Although Imec is more of a complementary option than an alternative to Suez, it would ease the pressure on the canal by providing an additional route for certain types of goods