Economic and defence deals, along with the Turkish president’s personal ties with regional leaders, to boost relations.

Economic and defence deals, along with the Turkish president’s personal ties with regional leaders, to boost relations.
Many Arab states have accepted that Bashar al-Assad’s government has survived in Syria, and want to return to normality.
UN officials say the talks in Jeddah will continue and hopefully lead to a ceasefire in the near future.
With Egypt sidling up to Sudan’s army and the UAE holding some sway over RSF, what will the regional implications be?
Developments towards peace in Yemen show how productive Omani efforts have been.
Russia has sounded the alarm, but analysts say a Moscow-Helsinki conflict is unlikely.
Ties between Iraq and the Gulf Arab monarchies have warmed in recent years, but Iran ultimately has more influence.
Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore diplomatic relations, but Tehran is likely to keep its foreign policy pillars.
Experts say many Arab governments see last month’s earthquake disaster as reason to deepen engagement with al-Assad.
Analysts say heightened friction in the Balkans may serve the Kremlin’s interests but cast doubt over a show of force.