- Home
- Publications
- Commentary
Three Tests for the New Iraqi PM’s Reform Agenda
Politics & GovernanceThough Iraq finally formed a government this October after more than a year of political...
A Double-Edged Drone: How Russia’s Use of Iranian-made Drones Impacts Gul...
Defense & SecurityAs Russia continues its illegal invasion of Ukraine, it has secured crucial support from Iran...
Exploring the Limits of Chinese Public Diplomacy in Iran
Politics & GovernanceFrom the moment protests erupted in Iran over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in...
Due Diligence or Demonization? World Cup 2022 and Western Criticism of Qata...
Politics & GovernanceAssociation football, or “soccer” to Americans, dominates the world of sports. More fans flock to...
The Gulf States Weigh Trade-Offs of Engaging With the Taliban
GeopoliticsThe Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and the massive evacuations of international troops dramatically altered Afghanistan’s...
Lessons of History: The Fleeting Nature of Iran-Russia Collaboration
GeopoliticsIsolated from the international community and full of antipathy toward the West, Iran and Russia...
Overconfidence Costs Iran Influence in the South Caucasus
GeopoliticsAmid mass protests gripping its major cities, Iran’s relations with the states in its immediate...
Not an Act: How Saudi Arabia’s Film Industry Embodies its Modernization E...
Politics & GovernanceOver the past decade, Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in its entertainment sector, which holds...
Winter is Coming: Iran’s Looming Energy Crisis
Politics & GovernanceThe Iranian government is currently embroiled in the most serious threat to its rule since...
The GCC’s Tilt Toward Asian Regional Organizations
Defense & SecurityOver the past year, the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have grown steadily...
Explaining the GCC’s Success Stopping Terrorist Attacks
Defense & SecurityThe member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have enjoyed relative prosperity and peace...
Saudi-U.S. Relations: New Priorities in a Changing World
U.S. – Gulf PolicySaudi Arabia’s relationship with the United States has long been described as a partnership based...