From Devotion to Dissent: Iran’s Shifting Ashura Narrative
Among the religious holidays commemorated by Shi’a Muslims, Ashura—the day of mourning for the Prophet’s...
Between Hope and Hesitation: Understanding Yemen’s Fragile Ceasefire
In April 2022, the United Nations brokered a 6-month truce between Yemeni factions, in line...
A New Era in Gulf Strategic Investment
The recent geopolitical changes that have swept the Gulf region have also contributed to political...
The Costs and Consequences of Iran’s Brain Drain
The deteriorating conditions within Iran prompted many of its citizens to seek a better life...
Imam Hussein University: Teaching the IRGC
Imam Hussein University is a specialized institute of higher education for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards...
Sunni Islamist Reactions to the Iranian Revolution: The Case of Kuwait
At the time of the Iranian Revolution in 1979, Kuwait was embroiled in its own...
Systemic Failures in Iraqi Prisons Create Breeding Grounds for Extremism
The prisons of Iraq have maintained their abysmal pre-2003 reputation and serve as another indicator...
Kuwait’s New Parliament: Bridging the Divide
Over the last three decades, the government of Kuwait has pursued three methods of soft...
A Different Shade of Green Policy: The UAE’s Bold Vision for the World Cl...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is hosting the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of...
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...
The Need for Political Organization in Kuwait
Within the GCC, Kuwait was—and remains—many steps ahead of several of the bloc’s other member...
Preparing for the Next Supreme Leader
Iran’s Supreme Leader (SL), Ayatollah Khamenei, has been the subject of many rumors during his...