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Russia and the Arab Gulf States: Current Energy Variables
Energy & EnvironmentDespite a history of abject opposition to one another on a host
Divergent Gulf State Interests in Rival Koreas
GeopoliticsRecent developments on the Korean Peninsula - in particular, the improvement ...
Turkey’s Involvement in Gulf Security
Defense & SecurityIn a volatile global environment, small states tend to rely more on hedging as a...
Zarif’s “Resignation”, A Delicate Balance between Iran...
Politics & GovernanceThe shocking resignation of Tehran’s Foreign Minister and chief diplomat ...
Reconceptualizing Trade Relations: Brexit and the GCC
Economy & InnovationTapping into Prime Minister Theresa May’s promise of a post-Brexit “truly global ...
Gulf States Split on Iran
GeopoliticsThe Trump Administration’s strategy to contain Iran’s regional influence is seemingly predicated on unity among...
Investing in Saudi Arabia’s NIDLP
Economy & InnovationWith the widespread outrage following the Khashoggi case, the imprisonment of human rights activists in...
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 ...