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The Historical Role of Women in Oman’s Development
SocietyTo understand strides made by Omani women, look no further than inspiring...
The Shia Crescent: Propaganda in a Time of Rising Regional Tension
GeopoliticsJordan’s King Abdullah is credited with coining the phrase Shia or Shiite Crescent...
Iraq’s Al Abadi Faces a Careful Balancing Act
Politics & GovernanceAs Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar Al Abadi heads into a crucial election in May he finds himself...
Oman Enters the Front-lines of Diplomacy
Politics & GovernanceWhile Oman’s foreign policy doctrine centers on maintaining friendly relations with all of its neighbors...
The Southern Strategic Arc of the UAE Military Presence
Defense & SecurityThe Emirates see themselves not just as an advanced Arab country but also as...
Making Sense of Qatar’s Military Buildup...
Defense & SecurityIn terms of geography and demography, Qatar is considered a small state, especially in comparison...
Will the Gulf be Caught Up in a Nuclear Arms Race?
Defense & SecurityThe release of the Pentagon’s Nuclear Posture Review...
Kuwait’s Role in London’s Return East of Suez
Defense & SecurityThis month’s news about the United Kingdom’s (UK) consideration of a permanent military base...
United Arab Emirates’ VAT is Not on Track
Economy & InnovationAs the government seeks to raise revenue from VAT, the implementation has been slow and...
GCC and Russia beyond Syria
U.S. – Gulf PolicySince 2011, discussions of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-Russia relations have been dominated by their diverging...
The Saudi-UAE Alliance Faces its Yemeni Stress Test
Defense & SecurityIn recent years, the foreign policies of Gulf states, especially Saudi Arabia...
Will Regional Isolation Make Qatar More Democratic?
Politics & GovernanceThe Saudi-led blockade can lead Qatar to pursue ambitions it had previously suppressed...