Commentary

    Dr. Mohammad Salami
    Dr. Mohammad Salami
    Iran

    From Devotion to Dissent: Iran’s Shifting Ashura Narrative

    Politics & Governance

    Among the religious holidays commemorated by Shi’a Muslims, Ashura—the day of mourning for the Prophet’s...

    Dr. Umud Shokri
    Dr. Umud Shokri
    Iran

    The U.S.-Iran Prisoner Swap: Unraveling Impacts on Gulf Security and Oil Dynamics

    U.S. – Gulf Policy

    The recently announced prisoner swap between the United States and Iran has spurred debates about...

    Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
    Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
    UAE

    The Abraham Accords at Three: A Complex Symphony of Emirati-Israeli Relations

    Geopolitics

    On September 15, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Israel are celebrated the third...

    Policy Focus

    Gulf International Forum
    Gulf International Forum
    KSA

    Saudi-Omani Partnership: Economic and Security Ties Deepen

    Economy & Innovation

    On Sunday, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman departed on his first international visit to...

    Gulf International Forum
    Gulf International Forum
    KSA

    Saudi Ceasefire Proposal in Yemen: Opportunities and Future Challenges

    Defense & Security

    The new Saudi initiative about a ceasefire in Yemen has opened the door for a...

    Gulf International Forum
    Gulf International Forum
    Yemen

    Marib Battle and Biden’s Yemen Policy: A New Phase or Another Escalation?

    Defense & Security

    Since the inauguration of President Joe Biden, America’s foreign policy in Yemen has been formed...

    Reports

    GCC

    Women, Peace and Security: Gulf Perspectives on Integration, Inclusion and Integrity

    Defense & Security

    Executive Summary In recent years, governments in the Gulf have mobilized their resources and political...

    GCC

    The Impact of Water Insecurity on GuIf Countries’ SociaI Contracts: A Call to Action

    Politics & Governance

    Executive Summary This report examines water management policies and the political ramifications of water scarcity...

    GCC

    China in the Gulf: Deep Pockets and Deepening Ties

    Economy & Innovation

    This report examines the economic relationship between the People’s Republic of China (China) and the...

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