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Women, Peace and Security: Gulf Perspectives on Integration, Inclusion and ...
Defense & SecurityExecutive Summary In recent years, governments in the Gulf have mobilized their resources and political...

The Impact of Water Insecurity on GuIf Countries’ SociaI Contracts: A...
Politics & GovernanceExecutive Summary This report examines water management policies and the political ramifications of water scarcity...

China in the Gulf: Deep Pockets and Deepening Ties
Economy & InnovationThis report examines the economic relationship between the People’s Republic of China (China) and the...

Development Policies in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Opportunities
Economy & InnovationExecutive Summary This report explores the various economic development strategies and paradigms implemented by the...

Navigating the Energy Transition: How Gulf NOCs Can Weigh in on the Climate...
Energy & EnvironmentExecutive Summary This report explores the strategies utilized by International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Arab...

Advancing Women’s Political Representation in Gulf Governance
Society & CultureExecutive Summary This report examines the policies and strategies utilized by the Gulf Cooperation Council...

GIF’s Annual Forecast 2020
Click HERE to download PDF file Gulf International Forum (GIF) presents our 2020 forecast....

Perspectives on Resolving the Gulf Crisis at the Upcoming GCC Summit
GeopoliticsA few days before the upcoming Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Saudi Arabia, there...

Yemen: A State Torn, Not Restored
GeopoliticsA recent escalation of fighting in the south of Yemen has renewed calls and increased...

Iraq and Its Gulf Neighbors: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Politics & GovernanceIn recent months signs have emerged that the Gulf may be witnessing...

Congress Reacting to A Nuclear Saudi Arabia
U.S. – Gulf PolicyCongressional attention toward the status of nuclear technology in the Middle East...

Zarif’s “Resignation”, A Delicate Balance between Iran...
Politics & GovernanceThe shocking resignation of Tehran’s Foreign Minister and chief diplomat ...