The Iran War and the Limits of Great Power
As American military power and Chinese geoeconomics fall short, regional players are searching for greater agency.
Tag: Gulf
Iran-Saudi Arabia: A Regional Transformation?
The expected resumption of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran has the potential to reshape the dynamics of the Middle East by bringing an end to proxy wars and creating opportunity for regional stability.
The End of Corporate Janissaries in the Gulf
Gulf family companies and businesses must learn to wean off the Kafala system that has created short-sighted dependency on elite migrant workers, much like the flawed Janissary model of governance.
Iran and the GCC: Prospects for a Grand Reconciliation
To realize shared priorities and fulfill the Persian Gulf’s potential as a global cornerstone for energy and trade, hardline Gulf states must acquiesce to waning U.S. hegemony and pursue reconciliation with Iran.
Moving Past Libya’s Failures
After years of turmoil, Libyans thirst for unity and an end to the nine-year conflict. What should the making of a settlement in a divided Libya look like?
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.
Can Arab Cities Be Eco-Sustainable?
Separating fiction from reality, and corporate interests from true innovation in the new “eco-cities” of the Middle East.
Seeds of Gulf-Africa Agribusiness
When Gulf nations face food, security, and water scarcity issues, one response is to seek lucrative agricultural investments in fertile African lands. Yet, while such deals can bring benefits to the countries involved, there are also sizeable risks
“We want to see real results”
The Cairo Review speaks to Rothna Begum about the status of female migrant domestic workers in the Gulf.
Kuwait’s Foreign Labor Quandary
Recent tensions with the Philippines regarding mistreatment of domestic workers highlight Kuwait’s dependence on foreign labor for lower-paying jobs.