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On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Journal of Arabian Studies (JAS), this article offers the first history of the field of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies (GAPS), including the origins and evolution of JAS. It begins with an overview of the origins and evolution of GAPS as

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) gained independence in 1971 through the unity of several sheikhdoms. This unification was initially more of a formality, undertaken to ensure the political independence and recognition of the state. However, once the UAE’s federal structure became a reality, the state needed to increase loyalty to

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The peaceful protests started in Tunisia in 2010 soon affected many Arab countries. When the protests first started, it was expected that the civilian population would receive the support of the West in their revolt against the dictatorships. However, Western states, including the UK, have not consistently maintained a pro-protest