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The Gulf Needs a Strong Syria, Not Another Battleground
GeopoliticsThere are moments in international politics when a legal or administrative decision reveals a much...
Iraq’s Fiscal Shock and the New Government’s Bargain
Economy & InnovationThe disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have left Iraq facing more than...
Washington Wants a Partner, But Iraq Still Needs a State
U.S. – Gulf PolicyIraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s visit to Washington represents the latest attempt to strengthen U.S.–Iraq...
Sheikh Hamad and the Making of Modern Qatar
Politics & GovernanceThere is a question that haunts every small state: how does a nation survive and...
The Iran Blockade: Leverage and Limits of U.S. Naval Power
U.S. – Gulf PolicyOn April 13, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launched a naval blockade preventing inbound and...
The Iran War Is Rewriting Kuwait’s Defense Architecture
Defense & SecuritySince the outbreak of the Iran war in February 2026, Kuwait has announced a series...
The Legacy of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: Expert Perspectives
Politics & GovernanceWith the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir...
The Architect of Modern Qatar and a Champion of Gulf Cooperation
GeopoliticsStatesmen may pass, but their legacies endure in the lives of their people and in...
In Memoriam: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
U.S. – Gulf PolicyThe Arab world has lost a giant of a man, a ruler unique among the...
The Iraq File Left Out
GeopoliticsWhen the United States and Iran returned to the negotiating table through Qatari and Pakistani...
The Case for a Gulf–Iran Non-Aggression Pact
GeopoliticsOn June 14, the United States and Iran reached a framework agreement to halt the...
The Rise of Pan-GCC Sentiment Amid Regional War
GeopoliticsThe U.S.–Israel war with Iran has exposed the vulnerability of the Gulf’s security model. For...