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Kuwait is Not a European Democracy
Politics & GovernanceKuwait’s political situation is in crisis. The political unrest that currently grips the country is...
Femicide: Regrettably, A Justifiable Crime in the GCC
SocietyOn April 20th, 2021 a gruesome murder shook Kuwait and the shock quickly reverberated among...
What to Make of the Iran-China Deal
GeopoliticsIt was announced on March 27 2021 that China and Iran had signed a 25-year...
Corruption and Illicit Trade are Ravaging Iraq’s Borders
Politics & GovernanceAs Iraq continues to experience sociopolitical strife and economic struggles, there remains a growing urgency...
Is Democracy Dying in Kuwait?
Politics & GovernanceKuwait’s current political unrest is a topic of interest across the Middle East – both...
Iran’s Nuclear Program Might Not Be Worth the Cost
Politics & GovernanceThe progress of Iran’s nuclear program over the past five years has been difficult for...
Can Qatar Simultaneously be Pragmatic and Principled in Syria?
GeopoliticsAs the Syrian Civil War continues in its tenth year, it is safe to say...
Political Satire in the Shadow of Censorship: Lessons from Political Cartoo...
SocietyMost discussions of civil society and state relations in the GCC states rely on the...
Kuwait’s Public Wages Bill Predicament
Economy & InnovationFor seven consecutive years, Kuwait has run a budget deficit, with public salaries, subsidies and...
The Pandemic Further Consolidates Abu Dhabi’s Supremacy within the UAE
Politics & GovernanceThe advent of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be igniting a new kind of competition...
GCC-Iranian Dialogue is Hard—But Necessary
GeopoliticsThe tension in the Gulf region related to Iran is increasing. At the same time,...
Turkey and Iran: The End of the Honeymoon?
GeopoliticsOver the past decade, Turkey and Iran have enjoyed several years of strategic partnership, characterized...