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Global South Pivot: Ukraine’s Diplomatic Strategy in the Gulf
Defense & SecurityAt a landmark summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives from over 40 countries gathered on...
The Jeddah Summit: Unveiling Saudi Diplomacy’s Objectives
GeopoliticsSaudi Arabia’s hosting of the Jeddah Summit marked a significant step in Riyadh’s diplomatic strategy,...
The Gulf’s Role in Lebanon’s Political and Economic Crisis
GeopoliticsThe international community is once again coordinating efforts to resolve Lebanon’s political stagnation. Two major...
Qatar Builds a Blue-Water Force to Safeguard National Security and Energy I...
Defense & SecurityWith about 35,000 square kilometers of territorial water dotted with hundreds of oil and gas...
Sunni Islamist Reactions to the Iranian Revolution: The Case of Kuwait
Politics & GovernanceAt the time of the Iranian Revolution in 1979, Kuwait was embroiled in its own...
Iran-Saudi Détente Eclipsed by Al-Dorra/Arash Field Dispute
Energy & EnvironmentThe recent re-emergence of a deep-seated dispute between Iran and Kuwait over an offshore jointly-owned...
America’s Role in the Middle East: The View from the Gulf
U.S. – Gulf PolicyHistorically, the United States has played a major role in shaping the Middle East’s political...
Europe’s Middle Powers Utilize Arms Sales for Strategic Gains in the ...
Defense & SecurityRecognizing the strategic importance of the Gulf region, Italy took a step in April to...
GCC-Central Asia Summit: An Opportunity for the Two Regions
Economy & InnovationOn July 19th, Saudi Arabia hosted two important events: the 18th meeting of the Gulf...
Improving U.S.-Saudi Ties Should be a Priority
U.S. – Gulf PolicyWith the 2024 presidential election quickly approaching, candidates have already begun to examine America’s foreign...
The Al-Durra Field Dispute and the Path Forward for Iran-GCC Relations
Energy & EnvironmentBorder disputes in the Gulf region are not new, and they ebb and flow depending...
The Uneasy Russia-GCC Partnership
Defense & SecurityOn July 10, a litany of Gulf diplomats—including the foreign ministers of Bahrain, Oman, and...