Political Islam in the Gulf Region
The Gulf states have interacted differently with political Islam, depending on their domestic needs, geopolitical...
Perspectives on the 42nd GCC Summit Outcomes
GeopoliticsGCC Embraces Reconciliation, Prioritizes Economic Development Dr. Kristian Coates Ulrichsen Baker Institute Fellow for the...
Saudi-Omani Partnership: Economic and Security Ties Deepen
Politics & GovernanceOn Sunday, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman departed on his first international visit to...
Saudi Ceasefire Proposal in Yemen: Opportunities and Future Challenges
Defense & SecurityThe new Saudi initiative about a ceasefire in Yemen has opened the door for a...
Marib Battle and Biden’s Yemen Policy: A New Phase or Another Escalation?
Defense & SecuritySince the inauguration of President Joe Biden, America’s foreign policy in Yemen has been formed...
Erbil Rocket Attack: Is the U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalating Again?
U.S. – Gulf PolicyAfter several months of relative calm, tensions in Iraq have once again transformed the country...
Prospects of Resolving the Gulf Crisis at the 41st GCC Summit
GeopoliticsGCC Leaders Echo Political Will to Resolve the Rift but Reconciliation Remains Elusive Dr. Dania...
Iran Must Deal with A New Status Quo in the South Caucasus
GeopoliticsThere is a new status quo in Nagorno-Karabakh. Following six weeks of bloody conflict in...
A Withdrawal of the U.S. Embassy from Baghdad Could Destabilize Iraq
U.S. – Gulf PolicyFollowing an escalation of violence against U.S. forces and diplomats in Iraq, Secretary of State...
Snapping Back on Iran’s Ambitious Military Capabilities: The U.S. Push to...
Defense & SecurityA diplomatic defeat has arisen for the United States in Washington’s attempt to extend the...
An Evolving Iraqi National Identity Emerges
Politics & GovernanceSince Baghdad announced the defeat of ISIS three years ago, Iraqis have been forming a...
A Disaster in Beirut: What Will the Gulf Do?
GeopoliticsA disaster struck Lebanon, destroying half of the capital city of Beirut and creating an...