An economic transition fraught with danger for the petro-States of the Gulf
Attempts at “adjustment programs” have been met with protest and younger generations are likely to hold their countries’ rulers to account.
Attempts at “adjustment programs” have been met with protest and younger generations are likely to hold their countries’ rulers to account.
Regional stability, friction between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and a mutual need for economic development all contribute to Saudi-Oman rapprochement.
Cairo may be making nice to appease Washington, but that’s better than the alternative.
But if the factors behind the GCC split aren’t addressed, and there are many, it’s possible all parties will still view each other with suspicion.