How bitter Persian Gulf rivals can make peace the Asean way
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The article reports US Vice-President J.D. Vance's comments about unprecedented conversations between the UAE and Iran, and a change in Iran's tone. Vance made these remarks after Iran-US negotiations in Switzerland. It explores the potential for Persian Gulf rivals to make peace using ASEAN-style diplomacy.
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UAE's hawkish and pro-Israel position in GCC.
Vance made these remarks following the Iran-US negotiations in Switzerland.
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Key findings
The Emiratis are having conversations with the Iranians that have never happened before.
Opinion- UAE's hawkish and pro-Israel position in GCC.
- Unprecedented UAE-Iran conversations signify realignment.
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The Emiratis are having conversations with the Iranians that have never happened before.
OpinionThe Iranians are talking differently than they have in the past.
OpinionVance made these remarks following the Iran-US negotiations in Switzerland.
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