The Gulf Looks to Ukraine as Global Conflicts Converge
The war between the United States and Iran has entered another period of escalation, casting...
Who Leads Gulf Schools Through Crisis?
Recent discussion has rightly drawn attention to how regional conflict can disrupt education in the...
Cartel at Dusk: OPEC’s Future After the Iran War
Something more consequential than another oil market disruption is underway. The Iran war has exposed...
The Middle East’s Corridor Boom Meets Reality
In recent years, particularly since the outbreak of the recent conflicts in Gaza and Iran,...
The Gulf Needs a Strong Syria, Not Another Battleground
There are moments in international politics when a legal or administrative decision reveals a much...
The Case for a Gulf–Iran Non-Aggression Pact
On June 14, the United States and Iran reached a framework agreement to halt the...
The Rise of Pan-GCC Sentiment Amid Regional War
The U.S.–Israel war with Iran has exposed the vulnerability of the Gulf’s security model. For...
Saudi Arabia Needs an Overland Route to Global Energy Markets
For years, Saudi Arabia has recognized the vulnerability created by its dependence on the Strait...
It’s Time for a Climate OPEC
Many developments are converging to make climate policy an urgent priority in the Gulf, but...
The Iran War Is Driving the Gulf Toward Turkish Air Defense
The Iran war triggered one of the most significant reassessments of Gulf air-defense strategy in...
Iran’s Postwar Choice—and What It Means for the GCC
The diplomatic theater surrounding the emerging Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran...