Coups and Cooperation: The Gulf Monarchies and Iran’s Sahel Strategy
On July 6, the military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger signed the Alliance...
The Gulf States’ Approach to Taliban Rule: Navigating Opportunities a...
Taliban rule in Afghanistan is nearing its three-year anniversary. The group reclaimed power in Afghanistan...
Gulf States’ Interests in Mediating Ukraine Peace Initiatives
Once again, Qatar finds itself in the international spotlight for its high-profile international mediation efforts....
Unfairly Maligned? The Cost of Mediation on Qatar-U.S. Relations
Following the Hamas attack against southern Israel on October 7, 2023, calls have risen in...
An American University Retreats from Qatar to Texas
The undermining of America’s global role is most easily seen far from Washington—in College Station,...
Shaping the Future: The 7th GECF Summit and Geopolitical Realities of the G...
The 7th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit in Algiers marks a crucial moment for...
Bowing to Political Pressure: Texas A&M Withdraws from Qatar
On February 8, 2024, the announcement that Texas A&M’s Qatar campus will close by 2028...
Leveling Up: Unlocking The Promise of Esports in Qatar
In some Arab Gulf States, the esports (electronic sports) industry is booming. Besides the entertainment...
The Gulf in 2024: Expert Outlook
GCC Unity in 2024 in the Face of Regional Threats Dr. Kristian Coates Ulrichsen Fellow...
Qatar Builds a Blue-Water Force to Safeguard National Security and Energy I...
With about 35,000 square kilometers of territorial water dotted with hundreds of oil and gas...
Qatar’s 7th Municipal Elections: What to Expect for the Political Culture...
There are intricate dynamics in Qatari politics, specifically the evolving participation of women in the...
Qatar’s Role in Sudan’s Crisis: Limited Influence and Humanitar...
On May 19, while Arab leaders were meeting at the Arab League summit in Jeddah,...