We Should Have Seen It Coming
We should have seen the box into which our actions against Iran have put us;...
Yemen: A State Torn, Not Restored
A recent escalation of fighting in the south of Yemen has renewed calls and increased...
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...
The Gulf in the Gulf – Gulf Crisis Second Anniversary
Download the PDF version here The gulf in the Gulf is profound. It is...
Iraq and Its Gulf Neighbors: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
In recent months signs have emerged that the Gulf may be witnessing...
Turkey’s Involvement in Gulf Security
In a volatile global environment, small states tend to rely more on hedging as a...
Zarif’s “Resignation”, A Delicate Balance between Iran...
The shocking resignation of Tehran’s Foreign Minister and chief diplomat ...
Yemen’s Future: A Humanitarian Calamity and A Lost Generation
As next month the War in Yemen enters into its fifth year, and with no...
Event Recap – Humanitarian Aid Event Retrospective
On February 8th, 2019 Gulf International Form was honored to host United ...
Saudi Reshuffle: What’s in the Cards?
The recent shuffle within the Saudi government can be characterized as symbolic intended to demonstrate...