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Balancing Regional Rivalries: Russia and Saudi Arabia
GeopoliticsIf there was any question concerning Russia’s burgeoning engagement with ...
Did Pompeo’s Visit Reassure GCC Rivals?
U.S. – Gulf PolicyIn January 2019, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo visited the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states,...
Qatar Says No to Rapprochement with Syrian Regime
GeopoliticsLargely due to the support Damascus that has received from key allies
UAE-India Currency Swap: Another Step Toward Asian Markets
Economy & InnovationThe UAE’s steady progress in developing the financial infrastructure needed to better facilitate international financial...
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...