Dossier
Arab partners
Coverage of Arab partners in the Nexus archive.
- Slowed by Hamas’s grip and Israeli politics, Gaza plan advancing in ‘baby steps,’ officials say
The Gaza plan's progress remains slow due to Hamas's control and Israeli political challenges. Meager international forces have started arriving, and an upcoming election has made Israeli leaders cautious, frustrating some Arab partners.
- Regulatory Friendly Fire: How ITAR Undermines the Alliance It Was Built to Protect
The article argues that ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) regulations, originally designed to maintain U.S. defense superiority and strengthen alliances, now hinder defense trade cooperation with partner nations. As the U.S. accounts for over 40% of global arms transfers but cannot meet domestic demand, the inflexible regulatory framework undermines modern statecraft and alliance relationships.