The Geopolitics of Oil and Governance: Baghdad–Erbil Pipeline Politics in...
Dr. Shahla Al KliAfter more than two years of silence, the Kurdistan Region’s crude is once again flowing...
When Identity Politics Trumps Democracy: Iraq’s 2025 Election Dilemma
Hiba Abdulwahhab Minatullah AlobaidiIraq’s 2025 parliamentary elections are unfolding amid profound uncertainty about whether popular participation and religious...
Iraq’s 2025 Elections: Familiar Tactics, a New Political Marketplace
Dr. Shahla Al KliAs Iraq approaches its 2025 parliamentary elections, the dynamics that have defined its post-2003 political...
U.S. Support for the KRG Amid Iraq’s Fiscal and Security Strains
Dr. Mohammed A. SalihThe relationship between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Iraq’s federal government appears to have...
Qatar’s Mediation Efforts and Economic Diversification Strategies
Dr. Hind Al AnsariThe State of Qatar is a small nation in the Arabian Peninsula whose regional clout...
Unlocking the Promise of Iraq’s Oil Sector
Dr. John CalabreseIraq’s energy sector faces a critical juncture. Although Iraq is one of the world’s largest...
Strengthening Khaliji Unity: The GCC’s Commitment to Cooperation
Dr. Betul Dogan AkkasThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strategic shift from rivalry to collaboration signals the bloc’s recognition...
The Gulf in 2025: Expert Outlook
Gulf International ForumIn their 2025 outlook, the Forum’s experts provide insights into elements that will define the...
From Parliamentary Deadlock to Dissolution: Consequences for Kuwait’s Eco...
Dr. Robert MasonKuwait’s political economy and foreign relations have long centered on oil exports, providing aid, close...
The Missing CVO Function in the Gulf: Visionary Leadership for Sustainable ...
Dr. Hamid PouranIn the rapidly evolving landscape of the Gulf, governments are missing a critical leadership function:...
A New Era in Iranian Politics? The Challenges and Hopes of Masoud Pezeshkia...
Mohammad Hashemi & Majid HeydariA months-old video of Iran’s reform-minded president-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian, surfaced recently, showing the 69-year-old future...