The Midterms Might Change Washington’s Gulf Debate, But Not the Relations...
Will CastanierThe ongoing U.S.–Iran war comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. foreign policy. With the...
Saudi Arabia’s F-35 Deal Is Taking Shape
Francesco Salesio SchiaviLess than a year after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly backed the sale of F-35...
Trump’s War on Iran Runs Through Baghdad
Dr. Muhanad SeloomSeven months into the war with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz remains a major point...
Toward a New Order in MENA Regional Geopolitics
Gulf International ForumThis report is a byproduct of the workshop “Toward a New Order in MENA Regional...
The Geopolitics of the U.S.–Saudi Nuclear Deal
Dr. Gawdat BahgatIn late July, the Trump administration announced a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi...
Turkey’s F-35 Return and Saudi Arabia’s Fighter Ambitions
Francesco Salesio SchiaviTurkey’s renewed push to rejoin the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, from which it was...
Washington Wants a Partner, But Iraq Still Needs a State
Dr. Massaab Al-AloosyIraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington represents the latest attempt to strengthen U.S.–Iraq...
The Iran Blockade: Leverage and Limits of U.S. Naval Power
Leonardo Jacopo Maria MazzuccoOn April 13, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launched a naval blockade preventing inbound and...
In Memoriam: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Ambassador Patrick TherosThe Arab world has lost a giant of a man, a ruler unique among the...
A Turning Point or a Tactical Pause? Assessing the U.S.–Iran Agreement
Dr. Khalid Al-JaberThe de-escalation agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran represents a...
U.S.-Iran MOU and Negotiations: Expert Perspectives
Gulf International ForumFollowing the signing of the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the launch of follow-on...
The Burden of “Victory”: Iran’s Postwar Reckoning
Ambassador Patrick TherosThe United States and Iran have announced an agreement to end hostilities and begin a...