By Shlomo Ben-Ami
TEL AVIV ― Across the Middle East, alliances are shifting in unexpected ways. What does the emerging configuration mean for a region that is seemingly eternally walking a thin line between war and peace?
The ongoing shifts are largely driven by Iran s growing influence. Gulf countries, fearing that the United States, their longtime ally, is unwilling to do enough to stem Iran s rise, are simultaneously reaching out to the Islamic Republic and moving toward deeper security ties with Israel. Meanwhile, the historically close relationship between regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is becoming increasingly tense.
LETTER | People-centred leadership can help tackle health, economic crisis
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LETTER | Malaysia has been struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic for more than a year. Every day the number of Covid-19 cases reported has increased. As of July 15, 2021, we have recorded over 13,215 cases.
This is a clear indication of the government’s failure to curb the pandemic. The growing infections based on recently recorded case figures have had a major impact on other sectors.
Our healthcare system is on the brink of collapse, the economy is in shambles, there are increasing mental stress problems, and education is non-functional.
This situation is creating a ripple effect that will definitely extend to more distant sectors, including its impact on future generations.
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