Iraq on the Fault Line: Proxy Warfare and State Fragility After Khamenei
Hiba AbdulwahhabThe current U.S.–Israeli operation against Iran escalated sharply following a coordinated strike on Iranian military...
The Islamic Republic at the Breaking Point
Dr. Arman MahmoudianThe Islamic Republic has weathered many crises during its four and a half decades in...
The Political Economy of Khor Mor: Militia Power, Baghdad’s Calculus, and...
Dr. Shahla Al KliOn November 26, a strike most likely delivered by an Iranian-made drone hit the Khor...
Rebuilding Confidence at Home: How Kuwait Can Strengthen Its Domestic Inves...
Dalal A. MarafieThis article is the second of a two-part series on the challenges of domestic investment...
What Nouri al-Maliki’s Return Means for Baghdad’s Future
Hiba AbdulwahhabIraq finds itself once again at a pivotal moment. The Coordination Framework’s nomination of Nouri...
Bahrain’s Fiscal Reforms: A Stress Test for Gulf Diversification
M. Wasay MirBahrain is implementing the Gulf’s most comprehensive fiscal reform package yet, combining market-linked fuel pricing,...
From Peripheries to Tehran: Iran’s New Geography of Protest
Dr. John CalabreseIran is once again in the midst of nationwide unrest. Protests that erupted in late...
A New Phase in Vision 2030: From Strategic Exemptions to Broad Ownership
Dr. John CalabreseSaudi Arabia is making a bold push to rewire the rules of the game for...
The STC Makes its Move in Yemen: What it Means for the Country’s Future
Alexander LangloisIn what is arguably the most significant moment in the Yemeni conflict since the fall...
The Gulf in 2026: Expert Outlook
Gulf International ForumIn their 2026 outlook, the Forum’s experts provide insights into elements that will define the...
The 2025 Iraq Elections: What Increased Participation Conceals
Khairuldeen MakhzoomiIraq’s 2025 parliamentary elections exposed a system where participation figures no longer reflect genuine democratic...
