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Making a Killing

A murder in Istanbul, a war in Yemen — how the Washington establishment, saturated with Middle East cash, has enabled the mayhem from Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Gulf States Ran Highly Active D.C. Foreign Influence Operation Targeting Iran’s IRGC

Eli Clifton – May. 16

The listing of the IRGC as a foreign terror group has emerged as the central obstacle blocking a new Iran nuclear deal.

UAE Adviser Illegally Funneled Foreign Cash Into Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Campaign

Matthew Cole – Jan. 16

George Nader also cultivated key Trump advisers on behalf of his Gulf clients, prosecutors say.

“A Government That Has Killed People for Less”: Pro-Saudi Social Media Swarms Leave Critics in Fear

Murtaza Hussain – August 1 2021

Before he was murdered by Saudi Arabia, Jamal Khashoggi faced online harassment from influencers and bots. Their new targets are worried.

Arms Sale to UAE Goes Forward Even as U.S. Probes Tie Between UAE and Russian Mercenaries

Alex Emmons, Matthew Cole – December 2 2020

Earlier this year, intelligence reporting indicated that the UAE may be coordinating with the sanctioned Wagner Group in Libya.

On Arms Sales to Dictators and the Yemen War, Progressives See a Way In With Biden

Akela Lacy – November 18 2020

Biden has taken a tough stance against longtime U.S. allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Progressives are keen to hold him to his promises.

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