Great Power Competition in the Gulf: America’s Primacy Will Endure—Unti...
The question of what great power (or powers) will control the Gulf region in the...
Why Gulf States Can (or Cannot) Replace Russian Oil and Gas
Energy flows—imports and exports—constitute a major element of foreign policy for some nations, as well...
Consequences of Conflict: The Russia-Ukraine War and the Gulf
When Russian troops poured over the Ukrainian border on the morning of February 24, it...
Turkey-GCC Relations: From Personal Diplomacy to Institutional Version?
Today, many leaders use personal diplomacy in establishing relations with foreign leaders as a “shortcut”...
Gulf States’ Perspectives on the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict
On February 24, Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine by land, air, and...
Failing at Reform: The Story of Educational Reforms in the GCC
Economists and consultants have long advised leaders in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to...
Is Kuwait’s Initiative to End GCC-Lebanon Rift Realistic?
The efforts to end the rift between Lebanon and some Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states...
How Does the Ukraine Crisis Affect the Gulf?
As tensions continue to rise between Russia and Ukraine, and the U.S. and NATO have...
China in the Gulf: Deep Pockets and Deepening Ties
This report examines the economic relationship between the People’s Republic of China (China) and the...
Gulf States’ Reaction to the JCPOA Talks
On December 30, the eighth round of indirect nuclear deal talks between the United States...
Perspectives on the 42nd GCC Summit Outcomes
GCC Embraces Reconciliation, Prioritizes Economic Development Dr. Kristian Coates Ulrichsen Baker Institute Fellow for the...
42nd GCC Summit: An Opportunity for Reconciliation
On December 14th, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will hold its forty-second annual summit in...