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History and Growth of the Iran – Hezbollah Axis
Defense & SecurityThe 35-year relationship between Iran and the Lebanese branch of Hezbollah has ...
How will Artificial Intelligence shape the future of Gulf Arab states?
Economy & InnovationAccording to a recent PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report, emerging Artificial ...
Evolution of U.S.-GCC Defense Cooperation
Defense & SecurityU.S. defense ties to the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,...
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
Politics & GovernanceTo 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...