The New Gulf Realignments: Saudi-UAE Competition and the Evolution of Regional Order
The GCC is transforming, and the relationship between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi is guiding the change.
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From Cold War to Regional Reconciliation: The New Pragmatism in the Middle East
The new pragmatism in the Middle East is leading to a regional reconciliation process that, though some critics doubt it, is showing signs that it can sustain itself in the near future.
Competing Economic Visions in the Gulf
Economic visions offer regional governments roadmaps for development, but they can also serve as a tool for measurement and—ultimately—accountability
The UAE Art Scene: Challenges and Opportunities
Sustainability and longevity of a thriving cultural sector in the Gulf must be treated as a priority, which is why long-term planning is essential in order to ensure the ability of the art field to meet with both current and future challenges.
“Reconciliation” in the Communiqué of the Gulf Cooperation Council
A lengthy diplomatic process is still needed to pave the way toward a true Arab rapprochement.
A Timeline of Arab Rapprochement
A blockade of Qatar is lifted after Arabs mend fences and resume diplomatic ties.
Forced Returns: COVID-19 Puts International Labor Migrants at Risk
What happens to labor migrants, predominantly in the Gulf region, when they are forced to return home?
Gulf Arab States Review Tax Regimes Amid Economic Crisis
Value-added and excise taxes offer Gulf Arab states narrow fiscal levers to help offset the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis and drop in oil prices.
Syria and Regional Food Security
Syria and its neighbors all have a vested interest in resuming agricultural trade to increase food security across the region.
Arab Gulf’s Mislaid Hopes in Trump
The contradictions of U.S. foreign policy could lead to renewed tensions with Gulf leaders.
Security Still Trumps Democracy in U.S.-Arab Alliances
Relations between the U.S. and its traditional Gulf allies remain firm, despite new tensions.