Kuwait’s Media Landscape Needs Structural and Social Reform
It is an open secret that in the Gulf states, journalism does not fulfill its...
Yemenis Are Left Alone to Face COVID19
Across the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has tested the ability of governments to react to...
Event Recap: After Five Years of War: How Can Yemenis Restore their State and Sovereignty?
On April 20, GIF hosted a panel discussion “After Five Years of War: How Can...
How GCC States are Responding to COVID-19 Supply Shocks
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are situated in some of the world’s most inhospitable...
The Viability of a Southern State in Yemen
The sentiment for an independent state is strong and widespread in the south of Yemen....
How Covid-19 Stress-Tested Relations between Residents & Citizens in Kuwait
As Kuwait announced its first COVID-19 case on February 24, it stress-tested relations between citizens...
Iran’s Predicament: COVID-19, Economic Mismanagement, and Sanctions
COVID-19 presents a major threat to the global economy and the health of millions of...
Yemen: Will a Divided Nation End the State?
The nation, meaning the people of Yemen, will endure against all odds, as they have...
As Iran Coronavirus Deaths Rise, Rouhani Hits Back at Criticism
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hit back at criticism over the country’s response to the coronavirus...
Saudi Arabia Detains 298 Public Officials in New Corruption Probes
Saudi Arabia on Sunday announced the detention of hundreds of government officials, including military and...
COVID-19: A Unifying Enemy for the Gulf Region?
In an era of hyper-globalization, the global pandemic known as “COVID-19” (also referred to as...