Commentary

GCC

Global South Pivot: Ukraine’s Diplomatic Strategy in the Gulf

Defense & Security

At a landmark summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives from over 40 countries gathered on...

KSA

The Jeddah Summit: Unveiling Saudi Diplomacy’s Objectives

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the Jeddah Summit marked a significant step in Riyadh’s diplomatic strategy,...

GCC

The Gulf’s Role in Lebanon’s Political and Economic Crisis​

Geopolitics

The international community is once again coordinating efforts to resolve Lebanon’s political stagnation. Two major...

Qatar

Qatar Builds a Blue-Water Force to Safeguard National Security and Energy I...

Defense & Security

With about 35,000 square kilometers of territorial water dotted with hundreds of oil and gas...

Kuwait

Sunni Islamist Reactions to the Iranian Revolution: The Case of Kuwait

Politics & Governance

At the time of the Iranian Revolution in 1979, Kuwait was embroiled in its own...

Iran

Iran-Saudi Détente Eclipsed by Al-Dorra/Arash Field Dispute

Energy & Environment

The recent re-emergence of a deep-seated dispute between Iran and Kuwait over an offshore jointly-owned...

GCC

America’s Role in the Middle East: The View from the Gulf

U.S. – Gulf Policy

Historically, the United States has played a major role in shaping the Middle East’s political...

GCC

Europe’s Middle Powers Utilize Arms Sales for Strategic Gains in the ...

Defense & Security

Recognizing the strategic importance of the Gulf region, Italy took a step in April to...

GCC

GCC-Central Asia Summit: An Opportunity for the Two Regions

Economy & Innovation

On July 19th, Saudi Arabia hosted two important events: the 18th meeting of the Gulf...

KSA

Improving U.S.-Saudi Ties Should be a Priority

U.S. – Gulf Policy

With the 2024 presidential election quickly approaching, candidates have already begun to examine America’s foreign...

Iran

The Al-Durra Field Dispute and the Path Forward for Iran-GCC Relations

Energy & Environment

Border disputes in the Gulf region are not new, and they ebb and flow depending...

GCC

The Uneasy Russia-GCC Partnership

Defense & Security

On July 10, a litany of Gulf diplomats—including the foreign ministers of Bahrain, Oman, and...

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