Abdulmehdi’s Resignation: Scratching the Surface of Reform
Anas AlqaedAfter two months of protests that have resulted in the deaths of roughly 400 protestors...
The Iranian Regime Battles Domestic Unrest
Dr. Kenneth KatzmanFor the second time in two years, Iran’s regime has witnessed significant nationwide unrest in...
We Should Have Seen It Coming
Ambassador Patrick TherosWe 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?
Dr. Bulent Aras & Dr. Emirhan YorulmazlarIn less than a decade, Russia has made significant advances in the Middle East and...
The PMF’s Fight for Legitimacy in Iraq
Giorgio CafieroFormed 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
Ambassador Patrick TherosWars don’t just happen; there is always an underlying cause. Sometimes a predator sees an...
The Gulf in the Gulf – Gulf Crisis Second Anniversary
Professor Daniel SerwerDownload 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
Dr. Ali BakirIn a volatile global environment, small states tend to rely more on hedging as a...
Zarif’s “Resignation”, A Delicate Balance between Iran...
Anas AlqaedThe shocking resignation of Tehran’s Foreign Minister and chief diplomat ...
Yemen’s Future: A Humanitarian Calamity and A Lost Generation
Gulf International ForumAs next month the War in Yemen enters into its fifth year, and with no...