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Podcast: The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
Episode: Israel Shines in the Gulf Where Big Powers Falter, but That Could Prove Tricky
Description: Israel is proving to Gulf states that it is a more reliable partner in some respects than big powers like the United States, China, or Russia. But the limits of cooperation with Israel could come to the forefront at a time of economic crisis in which Gulf states are likely to have to renegotiate long-standing social contracts.