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Oman: Israel’s Door to the Muslim World?
GeopoliticsOn October 25, Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu became his nation’s third PM to...
The Khashoggi Affair: MbS, Trump & Erdogan
U.S. – Gulf PolicyThe firestorm surrounding the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi bodes ...
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...