The Twitter Spy Scandal: Context, Parallels, Threats and Responsibilities
The shocking facts revealed in the ‘Twitter spy scandal’ raise several questions regarding the nature...
We Should Have Seen It Coming
We should have seen the box into which our actions against Iran have put us;...
Drone Strike in Saudi Arabia Potentially Broadens Perception of Iranian Thr...
Over the course of the Trump Presidency, there has been one crucial variable missing in...
How to Deal with Russia in the Middle East and the Gulf Region?
In less than a decade, Russia has made significant advances in the Middle East and...
The PMF’s Fight for Legitimacy in Iraq
Formed in 2014, the initial raison d’etre of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) was to...
Dealing with Iran: Trump’s Negotiating Formula Risks Unwanted War
Wars don’t just happen; there is always an underlying cause. Sometimes a predator sees an...
US Arms Trade in the Gulf: An Instrument of Whose Power and Influence?
“King, we’re losing our ass defending you, King, and you have a lot of money.”...
Turkey’s Involvement in Gulf Security
In a volatile global environment, small states tend to rely more on hedging as a...
Event Recap: Security & Defense in the Gulf: Impending Regional and In...
On December 6th, 2018 Gulf International Forum (GIF) hosted a panel titled...
History and Growth of the Iran – Hezbollah Axis
The 35-year relationship between Iran and the Lebanese branch of Hezbollah has ...
Evolution of U.S.-GCC Defense Cooperation
U.S. defense ties to the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,...
The New Battlefront: Cyber Security Across the GCC
In the past decade, the Gulf region has become increasingly digitalized as its ...