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I'm currently looking for a few writers and researchers with an interest in Middle East geopolitics to contribute analytical articles and research briefs.

Topics include Gulf politics, Iran, Türkiye, Israel-Palestine, Syria, Iraq, energy geopolitics, and regional security. This is paid work, with compensation ranging from $80–$150 per written article and $150–$200 per successful interview, depending on experience and the depth of the piece.

If you're interested, send a brief introduction, your CV/resume, and any writing samples you have.

hogarddiana@gmail.com

I'd also love to hear from the community: what's one Middle East trend you think is currently being overlooked by mainstream media coverage?

Hiring a few writers and researchers with an interest in Middle East geopolitics to contribute analytical articles and research briefs.

Topics include Gulf politics, Iran, Türkiye, Israel-Palestine, Syria, Iraq, energy geopolitics, and regional security. This is paid work, with compensation ranging from $80–$150 per written article and $150–$200 per successful interview, depending on experience and the depth of the piece.

If you're interested, send a brief introduction, your CV/resume, and any writing samples you have.

hogarddiana@gmail.com

I'd also love to hear from the community: what's one Middle East trend you think is currently being overlooked by mainstream media coverage?

-Intra-Gulf Competition Replacing Gulf Unity

What’s happening: The GCC looks united on paper, but Saudi vs UAE vs Qatar is the real game now. Competing megaprojects, AI hubs, airlines, and Africa influence campaigns.

Why media misses it: Focus stays on Iran-Gulf rivalry or Israel-Palestine. But the sharpest fights are MBS vs MBZ over who leads the Arab world in 2030. Look at Duqm vs NEOM ports, dueling African diplomacy, or competing mediation in Sudan.

Real trend: The Gulf is fragmenting into rival "visions" that will reshape trade, migration, and investment flows.

*1. The "Post-Alliance" Middle East*

*What’s happening*: Gulf states, Türkiye, Iran, and even Israel are hedging hard. They’re not picking US vs China or Russia. They’re doing simultaneous deals with all sides.

*Why media misses it*: Western coverage still frames the region in Cold War terms: "pro-US bloc" vs "Iran axis". But UAE just did a $35B currency swap with China, hosts Russian oligarchs, _and_ runs joint military drills with the US. Saudi normalized with Iran _while_ negotiating a US defense pact.

*Real trend*: Regional actors now treat great powers like vendors, not patrons. They’re buying security, tech, and investment à la carte.

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*1. The "Post-Alliance" Middle East*

*What’s happening*: Gulf states, Türkiye, Iran, and even Israel are hedging hard. They’re not picking US vs China or Russia. They’re doing simultaneous deals with all sides.

*Why media misses it*: Western coverage still frames the region in Cold War terms: "pro-US bloc" vs "Iran axis". But UAE just did a $35B currency swap with China, hosts Russian oligarchs, _and_ runs joint military drills with the US. Saudi normalized with Iran _while_ negotiating a US defense pact.

*Real trend*: Regional actors now treat great powers like vendors, not patrons. They’re buying security, tech, and investment à la carte.