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Rethinking Ayatollah al-Sistani’s Power in Iraq
Politics & GovernanceFor better or worse, one cannot overstate the role of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, a...
Finding a Sense of Direction in Kuwait
Politics & GovernanceIn recent months, a variety of actors within Kuwaiti society have engaged in a far-reaching...
The UAE’s Israel-Iran Balancing Act
GeopoliticsOn December 12, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking...
Behind the UAE’s Russian Outreach
Energy PolicyThe United Arab Emirates’ Mubadala holding company made its single largest investment in Russia on...
Expatriates’ Rights in Kuwait between Rentier Economy and Civil Society
Politics & GovernanceThe relationship between rulers and ruled stands at the forefront of the socio-economic environment in...
Gulf States’ Reaction to the JCPOA Talks
GeopoliticsOn December 30, the eighth round of indirect nuclear deal talks between the United States...
Two Years After the Aban Protests, Iran Faces Increased Unrest
Politics & GovernanceTwo years have elapsed since Iran brutally repressed the November 2019 mass protests (also called...
Iran’s Combative Diplomacy Continues in Vienna
U.S. – Gulf PolicyAfter the withdrawal of the United States from the 2015 “Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action,”...
Hydrogen: the UAE’s Strategic Albeit Long-term Priority
Energy PolicyThe Fall of 2021 marked two crucial developments that gave substance to the United Arab...
Perspectives on the 42nd GCC Summit Outcomes
GeopoliticsGCC Embraces Reconciliation, Prioritizes Economic Development Dr. Kristian Coates Ulrichsen Baker Institute Fellow for the...
What is the UAE’s Endgame with Iran?
GeopoliticsObservers in both the West and the Middle East erupted with speculation at the news...
42nd GCC Summit: An Opportunity for Reconciliation
GeopoliticsOn December 14th, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will hold its forty-second annual summit in...