Game of Thrones in the Middle East: Dangerous rumors swirl around the UAE president

A recent disappearance of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan instantly caused speculation about his death

In Russia there is a saying that people repeat with a knowing smile and a serious meaning behind it: the East is a delicate matter. It is not a decorative cliché. It is a practical warning about how power works in places where reputation, ritual, family balance, and perception can matter as much as formal institutions. In the Middle East...