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Succession in Oman can Threaten Gulf Stability & U.S. Interests
Politics & GovernanceThe looming succession in Oman could affect not only domestic stability, but also change the...
When Clean Air Becomes A Luxury: The Case of Air Pollution and Climate Change in Iran
Economy & InnovationThe impact of pollution and climate change on the lives of ordinary Iranians has been...
The Killing of Iran’s Soleimani: Did the United States Cross the Rubicon?
Defense & SecurityA missile strike killed Qassem Soleimani, the head of the elite Quds force in Iran’s...
The Twitter Spy Scandal: Context, Parallels, Threats and Responsibilities
Defense & SecurityThe shocking facts revealed in the ‘Twitter spy scandal’ raise several questions regarding the nature...
The Iranian Regime Battles Domestic Unrest
Politics & GovernanceFor the second time in two years, Iran’s regime has witnessed significant nationwide unrest in...
Turkey’s Relations with Iran and Iraq: It’s Complicated!
Politics & GovernanceSuccinctly stated, Turkey’s relations with Iraq and Iran, (the largest of its numerous neighboring countries)...
‘Neo-Ottoman’ Ambitions in the Post-American Middle East: Stakes for the Gulf
Politics & GovernanceOfficially, Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria has been about two major objectives. First,...
Brexit and the Gulf Cooperation Council: What Next?
Economy & InnovationThe recent UK Supreme Court ruling against Boris Johnson has led to renewed discussions concerning...
What Do Cracks in UAE-Saudi Arabia Relations Mean for Turkey?
Politics & GovernanceThe divergence between Abu Dhabi’s and Riyadh’s positions in Yemen, the UAE’s maritime talks with...
No Iran Solution in Sight
Politics & GovernanceThe September 14 attack on two critical Saudi oil infrastructure facilities has brought U.S. –...
We Should Have Seen It Coming
Defense & SecurityWe should have seen the box into which our actions against Iran have put us;...
Assessing Kuwaiti Mediation in the Gulf Crisis
Politics & GovernanceAhead of the Kuwaiti Emir’s postponed September 12th meeting with President Trump...