U.S.-Iran MOU and Negotiations: Expert Perspectives
Following the signing of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the launch of follow-on...
Rerouting the Gulf Economy
One simple maritime channel is being transformed into a spaghetti junction. Expanded and new pipelines,...
Syria’s Energy Revival and the Gulf’s Strategic Opening
Syria’s shattered energy sector is being rebuilt at a moment of unusual strategic flux across...
The Gulf States Need Better Defense Integration, Not More Weapons
Debates about security for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are no longer confined to...
Pakistan’s Mediation Gamble in a Fractured Gulf
The war in the Gulf has created a strategic test for Pakistan. Islamabad is being...
The Strait of Hormuz Closure and the Reshaping of Energy Geopolitics
From December 2025 to May 2026, global energy markets moved from cautious optimism to outright...
Multilateral Platforms as a New Gulf-Iran Battleground
As the regional conflict intensifies, multilateral institutions such as the United Nations (UN) have become...
Strategic Investment in CCS and CCUS: Enhancing Sustainability and Competit...
In recent years, Gulf governments have taken significant steps to address the urgent challenges of...
The Utility of BRICS+ in a New Gulf Order
The recent BRICS Ministerial summit in New Delhi and the parallel diplomatic engagement between Chinese...
The Iran War Is Testing Gulf Unity
Iran’s calculated decision to disproportionately and indiscriminately bombard Gulf infrastructure, despite the fact that Gulf...
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Smart Urban Growth in the GCC
As cities across the globe face rapid urbanization and increasing resource constraints, governments and businesses...
The GCC Will Not Trust Iran Again
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have long viewed the Islamic Republic of Iran through...