Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR European Power @ecfrpower.bsky.social · 30/09/20264 takeaways from our discussion with ECFR's @cinziabianco.bsky.social and @anthonydworkin.bsky.social A🧵👇 111
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR Madrid @ecfrmadrid.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🇦🇪 «PEQUEÑA VENECIA, PEQUEÑA ESPARTA: LA ESTRATEGIA EMIRATÍ ANTE LA GUERRA CONTRA IRÁN» 📝 @cinziabianco.bsky.social | @ecfrmena.bsky.social 🌐 Su modelo de «hub» conectado a todas las grandes potencias ha pasado su prueba más dura 🔗 Puedes leerlo aquí ⬇️ ecfr.eu/publication/...ecfr.euLittle Venice, little Sparta: The UAE’s statecraft meets the war on Iran – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe UAE built its power by turning itself into a hub that binds it to every great power at once. The war with Iran has tested this strategy and is forcing a ret 111
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 28/09/2026🗞️ Emirati-Israeli security cooperation intensified during the Iran war & Iran no longer sees Emirati ports, air links and data centres as neutral infrastructure, but as platforms through which Israel and America can project power, argues @cinziabianco.bsky.social👇️ buff.ly/GDCU22Xbuff.lyLittle Venice, little Sparta: The UAE’s statecraft meets the war on Iran – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe UAE built its power by turning itself into a hub that binds it to every great power at once. The war with Iran has tested this strategy and is forcing a ret 022
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR European Power @ecfrpower.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The UAE has built outsized influence through a strategy of connectivity, turning itself into a hub that binds it to every great power, writes @cinziabianco.bsky.social buff.ly/GDCU22Xbuff.lyLittle Venice, little Sparta: The UAE’s statecraft meets the war on Iran – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe UAE built its power by turning itself into a hub that binds it to every great power at once. The war with Iran has tested this strategy and is forcing a ret 111
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 24/09/2026🗞️Abu Dhabi learned from the US-Iran war, that chokepoint diversification and redundancy are necessary & that military deterrence cannot substitute for a regional political arrangement that limits direct attacks on commercial assets, writes @cinziabianco.bsky.social👇️https://buff.ly/GDCU22Xbuff.lyLittle Venice, little Sparta: The UAE’s statecraft meets the war on Iran – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe UAE built its power by turning itself into a hub that binds it to every great power at once. The war with Iran has tested this strategy and is forcing a ret 012
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR Rome @ecfrrome.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Con gli Houthi che minacciano la rotta di esportazione di petrolio 🇸🇦 più redditizia, gli 🇪🇺 dovrebbero rafforzare le difese marittime/aeree di Riyad e ampliare gli sforzi per porre fine alla guerra 🇺🇸-🇮🇷. ✒️@jbdacey.bsky.social, @cinziabianco.bsky.social ed Ellie Geranmayeh buff.ly/vSl0IOubuff.lyThe strait and narrow: Yemen, the Red Sea and Europe’s path forward – European Council on Foreign RelationsHouthi advances now threaten Saudi Arabia’s most viable oil-export route. Europeans should strengthen Riyadh's maritime and air defences, and mobilise a wider d 011
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 23/09/2026📰NEW @ecfr.eu policy alert by @cinziabianco.bsky.social, Ellie Geranmayeh & @jbdacey.bsky.social: Houthi advances threaten Saudi Arabia’s viable oil-export route. Europeans should strengthen Riyadh, and mobilise a diplomatic coalition to end the US-Iran war driving the escalation. buff.ly/vSl0IOubuff.lyThe strait and narrow: Yemen, the Red Sea and Europe’s path forward – European Council on Foreign RelationsHouthi advances now threaten Saudi Arabia’s most viable oil-export route. Europeans should strengthen Riyadh's maritime and air defences, and mobilise a wider d 012
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🗞️"The Red Sea is one of the key areas where Emirati ambitions collide with regional rivals, including increasingly Saudi Arabia", writes @cinziabianco.bsky.social in her @ecfr.eu policy brief on UAE's strategic shift after the Iran war. Read the policy brief here 👉️ buff.ly/GDCU22X 013
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR Rome @ecfrrome.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Gli 🇦🇪 hanno costruito il loro potere proponendosi come hub che si lega a ogni grande potenza contemporaneamente. La guerra con l'Iran ha messo alla prova questa strategia e sta costringendo Abu Dhabi a un ripensamento. ✒️ @cinziabianco.bsky.social x @ecfrmena.bsky.social buff.ly/GDCU22Xbuff.lyLittle Venice, little Sparta: The UAE’s statecraft meets the war on Iran – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe UAE built its power by turning itself into a hub that binds it to every great power at once. The war with Iran has tested this strategy and is forcing a ret 011
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 21/09/20265/ Read the policy brief here👇️ buff.ly/GDCU22Xbuff.lyLittle Venice, little Sparta: The UAE’s statecraft meets the war on Iran – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe UAE built its power by turning itself into a hub that binds it to every great power at once. The war with Iran has tested this strategy and is forcing a ret 011
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 21/09/20264/ Europeans can influence this new UAE's strategy. Europe is the endpoint of Emirati supply chains and a regulator which can affect Emirati ambitions. Crucially Europeans are security partners, with an interest in protecting connectivity infrastructure. 112
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 21/09/2026📖 NEW @ecfr.eu policy brief by @cinziabianco.bsky.social: Little Venice, little Sparta: The UAE’s statecraft meets the war on Iran🧵 buff.ly/GDCU22Xbuff.lyLittle Venice, little Sparta: The UAE’s statecraft meets the war on Iran – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe UAE built its power by turning itself into a hub that binds it to every great power at once. The war with Iran has tested this strategy and is forcing a ret 134
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR @ecfr.eu · 21/09/2026The UAE built its power by turning itself into a hub that binds it to every great power at once. The war w/ Iran has tested this strategy & is forcing a rethink in Abu Dhabi. @cinziabianco.bsky.social ecfr.eu/publication/little-venice-l…ecfr.euLittle Venice, little Sparta: The UAE’s statecraft meets the war on Iran – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe UAE built its power by turning itself into a hub that binds it to every great power at once. The war with Iran has tested this strategy and is forcing a ret 082
Dr Cinzia Bianco @cinziabianco.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Attacked from all fronts, the Houthis crossing every possible red line. Saudi Arabia is facing a real dilemma vis-a-vis the latest escalation, what we feared this summer is coming true: ecfr.eu/article/the-...ecfr.euThe Saudi dilemma: How Yemen could shape the next phase of the Iran war – European Council on Foreign RelationsAs the Houthis attack Saudi ships and infrastructure, Riyadh faces an increasingly difficult choice: absorb the blows to stay out of the Iran war or retaliate a 020
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 30/07/2026"Europeans should use their channels with mediators to dissuade Iran from opening new fronts in Bab al-Mandab and against Saudi Arabia, while pressing Trump to hold back from widening American attacks to Iranian Infrastructure", concludes @cinziabianco.bsky.socialecfr.euThe Saudi dilemma: How Yemen could shape the next phase of the Iran war – European Council on Foreign RelationsAs the Houthis attack Saudi ships and infrastructure, Riyadh faces an increasingly difficult choice: absorb the blows to stay out of the Iran war or retaliate a 121
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR Rome @ecfrrome.bsky.social · 29/07/2026La prossima fase della guerra USA-#Iran potrebbe essere decisiva per lo #Yemen🇾🇪 Gli Houthi attaccano navi e infrastrutture saudite e Riyad deve decidere se subire e restare fuori dalla guerra, o rischiare una pericolosa escalation Commenta @cinziabianco.bsky.socialbuff.lyThe Saudi dilemma: How Yemen could shape the next phase of the Iran war – European Council on Foreign RelationsAs the Houthis attack Saudi ships and infrastructure, Riyadh faces an increasingly difficult choice: absorb the blows to stay out of the Iran war or retaliate a 011
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR @ecfr.eu · 29/07/2026Yemen may shape the next phase of the Iran war. As Houthi attacks increase, Saudi Arabia faces a stark choice between restraint and escalation—with implications far beyond the Gulf Read full article: bit.ly/4pJGxUTbit.lyThe Saudi dilemma: How Yemen could shape the next phase of the Iran war – European Council on Foreign RelationsAs the Houthis attack Saudi ships and infrastructure, Riyadh faces an increasingly difficult choice: absorb the blows to stay out of the Iran war or retaliate a 0124
Dr Cinzia Bianco @cinziabianco.bsky.social · 29/07/2026In my latest for @ecfrmena.bsky.social I argue this round of war might be decided by the Iranians and their proxies dragging Saudi into the war, like we are already seeing. The alternative is politically toxic for Riyadh ecfr.eu/article/the-...ecfr.euThe Saudi dilemma: How Yemen could shape the next phase of the Iran war – European Council on Foreign RelationsAs the Houthis attack Saudi ships and infrastructure, Riyadh faces an increasingly difficult choice: absorb the blows to stay out of the Iran war or retaliate a 000
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 29/07/2026📺️ “I think the Iran war was a stress test for all of the Golf monarchies and it has accelerated a lof of pre-existing trends", analyses @cinziabianco.bsky.social in a video for @deutschewelle.dw.com. Watch it here 👇️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py2brIVMbewyoutube.comHow Iran war has deepened the Saudi-UAE rivalry | Mapped OutSaudi Arabia and the US have announced a nuclear deal that has rocked the Gulf. The landmark agreement would establish a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia with the help of US companies.… 031
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 28/07/2026📑 NEW @ecfr.eu commentary by @cinziabianco.bsky.social: As the Houthis attack Saudi ships & infrastructure, Riyadh faces an increasingly difficult choice: absorb the blows to stay out of the Iran war or retaliate and risk a dangerous escalation. Read the piece here 👇 ecfr.eu/article/the-...ecfr.euThe Saudi dilemma: How Yemen could shape the next phase of the Iran war – European Council on Foreign RelationsAs the Houthis attack Saudi ships and infrastructure, Riyadh faces an increasingly difficult choice: absorb the blows to stay out of the Iran war or retaliate a 023
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 28/05/2026✍️ The Iran war has exposed the limits of an economic corridor built for peacetime. Europeans should rethink the IMEC for a region where trade routes are now strategic targets. @cinziabianco.bsky.social @arturovarvelli.bsky.social buff.ly/p3aTGrFbuff.lyBypassing the straits: The India-Middle East-Europe corridor needs a wartime redesign – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe Iran war has exposed the limits of an economic corridor built for peacetime. Europeans should rethink the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor for a r 022
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR Rome @ecfrrome.bsky.social · 22/05/2026🇮🇳 La guerra in #Iran lo ha dimostrato: l'IMEC è stato progettato per la pace. Con Hormuz chiuso e i Paesi del Golfo diffidenti verso Israele, l'Europa deve ripensare il corridoio. Il nuovo commento @ecfr.eu di @cinziabianco.bsky.social e @arturovarvelli.bsky.social👇buff.lyBypassing the straits: The India-Middle East-Europe corridor needs a wartime redesign – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe Iran war has exposed the limits of an economic corridor built for peacetime. Europeans should rethink the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor for a r 023
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco Abu Aardvark @abuaardvark.bsky.social · 22/05/2026“Conceived for peacetime conditions, IMEC now looks ill-suited to an environment in which maritime chokepoints are routinely weaponised.” Interesting look at the mostly forgotten IMEC project after the Iran war by @cinziabianco.bsky.social ecfr.eu/article/bypa...ecfr.euBypassing the straits: The India-Middle East-Europe corridor needs a wartime redesign – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe Iran war has exposed the limits of an economic corridor built for peacetime. Europeans should rethink the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor for a r 121
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 22/05/2026🔴 NEW commentary @cinziabianco.bsky.social @arturovarvelli.bsky.social: The Iran war has exposed the limits of an economic corridor built for peacetime. Europeans should rethink the IMEC for a region where trade routes are now strategic targets ecfr.eu/article/bypa...buff.lyBypassing the straits: The India-Middle East-Europe corridor needs a wartime redesign – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe Iran war has exposed the limits of an economic corridor built for peacetime. Europeans should rethink the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor for a r 055
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR @ecfr.eu · 22/05/2026How is the UAE reshaping Gulf politics after the Iran war? In this commentary, @cinziabianco.bsky.social explores how Abu Dhabi is moving away from traditional Gulf politics toward greater strategic autonomy, harder security alliances, and a more assertive regional role. bit.ly/4uicbdoecfr.euNew ideas for Europe's relations with China, Russia, and beyondECFR has a mission: to build a stronger Europe in a world of growing challenges – from China and Russia to climate change, geo-economics, security, and more. 012
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR Madrid @ecfrmadrid.bsky.social · 21/05/2026🌍 «EL EAU DE POSGUERRA Y LA RECONFIGURACIÓN DE LA POLÍTICA DEL GOLFO» ✍️ @cinziabianco.bsky.social [ @ecfrmena.bsky.social ] 📌 Los ataques de 🇮🇷 convencen a 🇦🇪 de que acomodarse con Teherán falló; salir de la OPEP marca un giro hacia su autonomía estratégica 🔗 Léelo aquí ⬇️ ecfr.eu/article/the-...ecfr.euThe postwar UAE and the remaking of Gulf politics – European Council on Foreign RelationsIran’s attacks on the Gulf have convinced Abu Dhabi that accommodation with Tehran has failed. Leaving OPEC reflects the UAE’s turn towards strategic autonomy, 111
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR @ecfr.eu · 18/05/2026How is the UAE reshaping Gulf politics after the Iran war? In this commentary, @cinziabianco.bsky.social explores how Abu Dhabi is moving away from traditional Gulf politics toward greater strategic autonomy, harder security alliances, and a more assertive regional role. bit.ly/4uicbdoecfr.euNew ideas for Europe's relations with China, Russia, and beyondECFR has a mission: to build a stronger Europe in a world of growing challenges – from China and Russia to climate change, geo-economics, security, and more. 011
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR Rome @ecfrrome.bsky.social · 16/05/2026L'uscita degli #EAU dall'#OPEC non è una scelta energetica: è una scelta strategica. Da parte di Abu Dhabi la stagione di distensione con Teheran è finita. Ora gli Emirati puntano su autonomia. Lo analizza @Cinzia_Bianco per @ecfr 👇buff.lyThe postwar UAE and the remaking of Gulf politics – European Council on Foreign RelationsIran’s attacks on the Gulf have convinced Abu Dhabi that accommodation with Tehran has failed. Leaving OPEC reflects the UAE’s turn towards strategic autonomy, 011
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 15/05/2026🔴 NEW commentary by @cinziabianco.bsky.social: Iran’s attacks on the Gulf convinced the UAE accommodation with Iran has failed. Leaving OPEC reflects UAE’s turn towards strategic autonomy, harder security alliances and a regional order less bound by old consensuses ecfr.eu/article/the-...buff.lyThe postwar UAE and the remaking of Gulf politics – European Council on Foreign RelationsIran’s attacks on the Gulf have convinced Abu Dhabi that accommodation with Tehran has failed. Leaving OPEC reflects the UAE’s turn towards strategic autonomy, 021
Dr Cinzia Bianco @cinziabianco.bsky.social · 15/05/2026On why Iran war triggered unprecedented and thorny UAE-Israel alignment I see a lot of judgement and little effort to understand. So here is my attempt at a clinical reading + ideas for Europeans for @ecfrmena.bsky.social: ecfr.eu/article/the-...ecfr.euThe postwar UAE and the remaking of Gulf politics – European Council on Foreign RelationsIran’s attacks on the Gulf have convinced Abu Dhabi that accommodation with Tehran has failed. Leaving OPEC reflects the UAE’s turn towards strategic autonomy, 000
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR @ecfr.eu · 15/05/2026Iran’s attacks on the Gulf have convinced Abu Dhabi that accommodation with Tehran has failed. Leaving OPEC reflects the UAE’s turn towards strategic autonomy, harder security alliances & a regional order less constrained by old consensuses. @cinziabianco.bsky.social ecfr.eu/article/the-...ecfr.euThe postwar UAE and the remaking of Gulf politics – European Council on Foreign RelationsIran’s attacks on the Gulf have convinced Abu Dhabi that accommodation with Tehran has failed. Leaving OPEC reflects the UAE’s turn towards strategic autonomy, 031
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 11/05/2026📰 @cinziabianco.bsky.social argues that Tehran wants to inflict enough pain on the UAE to pressure it into urgent President Trump to halt the military campaign on its behalf, for Deutsche Welle 👇️ www.dw.com/en/uae-chart...buff.lyUAE charts its own course across the Middle East and AfricaClose relations with Israel and the United States have placed the United Arab Emirates in Iran's crosshairs as Abu Dhabi pursues a more independent foreign policy than many Gulf countries, including… 011
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 30/03/2026✍️ The war on Iran is a Zeitenwende moment for Gulf states, shifting their security calculus and geopolitical positioning. This opens up space for partnerships with Europe to stabilise this region of great importance for the global economy. @cinziabianco.bsky.social ecfr.eu/article/the-...buff.lyThe Gulf on the front line: The end of strategic hedging and new space for Europeans – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe war on Iran marks a turning point in the security calculus of the Gulf monarchies. Strategic hedging has failed—and Europeans could become just the reliable 031
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Europeans must help steer the region away from the vortex of violence that sucks in the legitimate security concerns of the Gulf countries, and could trap them and their neighbours in a state of perpetual tensions and instability, writes @cinziabianco.bsky.socialbuff.lyThe Gulf on the front line: The end of strategic hedging and new space for Europeans – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe war on Iran marks a turning point in the security calculus of the Gulf monarchies. Strategic hedging has failed—and Europeans could become just the reliable 011
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR @ecfr.eu · 26/03/2026The war on Iran marks a turning point in the security calculus of the Gulf monarchies. Strategic hedging has failed—and Europeans could become just the reliable partners the monarchies need, writes Cinzia Bianco. bit.ly/4uROVnpbit.lyThe Gulf on the front line: The end of strategic hedging and new space for Europeans – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe war on Iran marks a turning point in the security calculus of the Gulf monarchies. Strategic hedging has failed—and Europeans could become just the reliable 1134
Dr Cinzia Bianco @cinziabianco.bsky.social · 26/03/2026The Gulf countries are experiencing a true Zeitenwende: this is the end of strategic hedging - moving forward they will need reliable and stable friends. And an entirely different (surprising?) regional security architecture. Tips for Europeans. My latest for @ecfrmena.bsky.social 032
Dr Cinzia Bianco @cinziabianco.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Europeans recognised that Gulf security is linked to EU security. Protecting EU interests requires diplomatic off-ramp, preventing Iran from collapsing into a failed state, and strengthening maritime and infrastructure security with Gulf partners. My latest: www.brusselstimes.com/opinions/202...brusselstimes.comGulf energy bottleneck disrupts Europe and global supply chains amid Iranian attacks 010
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 09/03/202618/ @cinziabianco.bsky.social speaks to La Repubblica about how the Gulf countries are presenting a united front in the face of persisting Iranian attacks www.repubblica.it/esteri/2026/...repubblica.itL’analista Cinzia Bianco: “I Paesi del Golfo un fronte unito, stanno reggendo all’attacco iraniano”Per l’esperta del European Council on Foreign Relations Emirati, Bahrein e Qatar hanno superato le passate divergenze e mostrato di essersi ben preparati allo … 122
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR @ecfr.eu · 05/03/2026🎧 In the WOMENP podcast, @cinziabianco.bsky.social, Yasmeen Al-Eryani and Maysaa Shuja al-Deen unpack what the current developments in Yemen mean for its fragile political trajectory and wider regional security, and their key implications for Europe. ⬇️ To the latest episode bit.ly/46XDX5kbit.lyYemen: Between Gulf tensions and Iran war clouds – European Council on Foreign RelationsCinzia Bianco welcomes Yasmeen Al-Eryani and Maysaa Shuja al-Deen to unpack the recent developments around Yemen and what they mean for Europe 011
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 09/03/202614/ @cinziabianco.bsky.social on the reputational damage of this war, for @euronews.com: “This is Dubai’s ultimate nightmare, as its very essence depended on being a safe oasis in a troubled region. There might be a way to be resilient, but there is no going back.” www.euronews.com/travel/2026/...euronews.com 121
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR @ecfr.eu · 04/03/2026Iran's recent attacks have shaken the Gulf states to their core and the monarchies in the region are at crossroads. How far will they go to protect their interests against Iran? Listen to our Visiting Fellow, @cinziabianco.bsky.social to learn more and check out our latest commentary on ecfr.eu. 021
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Analysis by @jbdacey.bsky.social, Ellie Geranmayeh, @hlovatt.bsky.social, @cinziabianco.bsky.social, Majda Ruge, @asliaydintasbas.bsky.social, @jkobzova.bsky.social & @ajwsmall.bsky.social 👇️ ecfr.eu/article/a-wa...buff.lyA war with no winners: The costs of US-Israeli aggression on Iran – European Council on Foreign RelationsUS and Israeli strikes on Iran have plunged the Middle East into wider war. Retaliation, regional entanglements and disrupted trade make one outcome clear: no s 022
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR @ecfr.eu · 02/03/2026🎧 In the WOMENP podcast, @cinziabianco.bsky.social, Yasmeen Al-Eryani and Maysaa Shuja al-Deen unpack what the current developments in Yemen mean for its fragile political trajectory and wider regional security, and their key implications for Europe. ⬇️ To the latest episode bit.ly/46XDX5kbit.lyYemen: Between Gulf tensions and Iran war clouds – European Council on Foreign RelationsCinzia Bianco welcomes Yasmeen Al-Eryani and Maysaa Shuja al-Deen to unpack the recent developments around Yemen and what they mean for Europe 011
Dr Cinzia Bianco @cinziabianco.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Huge group effort from European Council on Foreign Relations to view the war from Iran, US, Israel, Gulf monarchies, Russia, China,and the wider regional impact. Below a snippet from my section on the Gulf This is an analysis you don’t want to miss: ecfr.eu/article/a-wa... 010
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 02/03/20263/ Listen to @ecfr.eu's emergency podcast: @cinziabianco.bsky.social, Ellie Geranmayeh and @jyshapiro.bsky.social discuss Trump’s war aims, the potential for transformation of Iran's political system, and how Arab Gulf states react as they find themselves on the front line? ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...buff.lyTrump strikes Iran – European Council on Foreign RelationsMark Leonard is joined by Ellie Geranmayeh, Jeremy Shapiro, and Cinzia Bianco to discuss the escalation following a massive joint US–Israeli military operation 142
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco Laura Phillips @lauraphillips.bsky.social · 02/03/2026@cinziabianco.bsky.social ‘Amazon temporarily shuts down its data center in UAE after being hit. The UAE strongly believes in AI and badly wants to host AI data centers, which are rare and extremely costly to build. This escalation is problematic in that way, too.’ 074
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco Frederick Deknatel @freddydeknatel.bsky.social · 01/03/2026“There was nothing that they valued more than that perception of safety — and they prided themselves on maneuvering politically and hedging to be basically on the good books of everyone.” @cinziabianco.bsky.social on the Gulf’s shattered image as a safe haven: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/w...nytimes.comIran’s Attacks on Persian Gulf Countries Crack Their Safe Haven Image 031
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 26/02/20264/In the latest @ecfr.eu WOMENP podcast episode, @cinziabianco.bsky.social speaks to Yasmeen al-Eryani and Maysaa Shujaa Aldeen about Yemen as the latest battlefield for UAE-Saudi rivalry, and what the next stage of US-Iran escalation could mean for the Houthis 👇 buff.ly/KCY9fCgbuff.lyYemen: Between Gulf tensions and Iran war clouds – European Council on Foreign RelationsCinzia Bianco welcomes Yasmeen Al-Eryani and Maysaa Shuja al-Deen to unpack the recent developments around Yemen and what they mean for Europe 131
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR MENA @ecfrmena.bsky.social · 26/02/2026🎙️ In the latest @ecfr.eu WOMENP podcast episode, @cinziabianco.bsky.social speaks to Yasmeen al-Eryani and Maysaa Shujaa Aldeen about Yemen as the latest battlefield for UAE-Saudi rivalry, and what the next stage of US-Iran escalation could mean for the Houthis 👇 buff.ly/KCY9fCgbuff.lyYemen: Between Gulf tensions and Iran war clouds – European Council on Foreign RelationsCinzia Bianco welcomes Yasmeen Al-Eryani and Maysaa Shuja al-Deen to unpack the recent developments around Yemen and what they mean for Europe 111
Reposted by Dr Cinzia Bianco ECFR @ecfr.eu · 26/02/2026🎧 In this episode of the WOMENP podcast series, @cinziabianco.bsky.social welcomes Yasmeen Al-Eryani and Maysaa Shuja al-Deen to unpack the recent developments around Yemen and what they mean for Europe. @ecfrmena.bsky.social ⬇️Listen to the latest episode now: bit.ly/46XDX5kbit.lyYemen: Between Gulf tensions and Iran war clouds – European Council on Foreign RelationsCinzia Bianco welcomes Yasmeen Al-Eryani and Maysaa Shuja al-Deen to unpack the recent developments around Yemen and what they mean for Europe 021