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GIF’s Annual Forecast 2019

Toward a New Order in MENA Regional Geopolitics: What’s Next for the Region’s Geopolitical Equilibrium

September 2, 2026

This report is a byproduct of the workshop “Toward a New Order in MENA Regional Geopolitics: What’s Next for the Region’s Geopolitical Equilibrium?,” hosted in…

The Legacy of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: Expert Perspectives

July 13, 2026

With the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of Qatar, Gulf International Forum experts assess the legacy of…

U.S.-Iran MOU and Negotiations: Expert Perspectives

June 22, 2026

Following the signing of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the launch of follow-on negotiations in Switzerland, Gulf International Forum experts assess the agreement’s…

Bahrain

Fortifying Bahrain: Allied Reinforcements Amid Iranian Aggression

Commentary

In the volatile theatre of Middle Eastern geopolitics, Bahrain has emerged as a precarious outpost,...

Bahrain

Bahrain’s Fiscal Reforms: A Stress Test for Gulf Diversification

Commentary

Bahrain is implementing the Gulf’s most comprehensive fiscal reform package yet, combining market-linked fuel pricing,...

Bahrain

In an Uncertain Era, Bahrain Hedges Its Bets

Commentary

Last month, Bahrain became the latest Gulf state to declare its intention to invest large...

Bahrain

Biden’s Realpolitik Approach: Analyzing the C-SIPA Agreement with Bahrain

Commentary

On September 13, Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa joined U.S....

Bahrain

Qatar-Bahrain Relations: Prioritizing Progress Despite Complicated History

Commentary

In recent months, the Middle East and North Africa region has seen notable progress towards...

Bahrain

The Gulf and Ben-Gvir: GCC-Israel Relations Under the New Netanyahu Government

Commentary

The provocative visit of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right Israeli lawmaker and the country’s new Minister...

Bahrain

Fortifying Bahrain: Allied Reinforcements Amid Iranian Aggression

Commentary

In the volatile theatre of Middle Eastern geopolitics, Bahrain has emerged as a precarious outpost,...

Bahrain

Bahrain’s Fiscal Reforms: A Stress Test for Gulf Diversification

Commentary

Bahrain is implementing the Gulf’s most comprehensive fiscal reform package yet, combining market-linked fuel pricing,...

Bahrain

In an Uncertain Era, Bahrain Hedges Its Bets

Commentary

Last month, Bahrain became the latest Gulf state to declare its intention to invest large...

Bahrain

Biden’s Realpolitik Approach: Analyzing the C-SIPA Agreement with Bahrain

Commentary

On September 13, Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa joined U.S....

Bahrain

Qatar-Bahrain Relations: Prioritizing Progress Despite Complicated History

Commentary

In recent months, the Middle East and North Africa region has seen notable progress towards...

Bahrain

The Gulf and Ben-Gvir: GCC-Israel Relations Under the New Netanyahu Government

Commentary

The provocative visit of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right Israeli lawmaker and the country’s new Minister...

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