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Regional monarchs nervously watching events in Israel-Palestine

The situation is particularly complicated for the UAE and Bahrain, two Gulf countries that signed the Abraham Accords.

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China dips toes in the Gulf, puts Iran on the defensive

Beijing and Iran always had 'convenient' relations, but the former's visit to Saudi Arabia exposed some new limits.

An economic transition fraught with danger for the petro-States of the Gulf
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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.

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What is driving Saudi Arabia and Oman closer?

Regional stability, friction between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and a mutual need for economic development all contribute to Saudi-Oman rapprochement.

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A new beginning for Egypt-Qatar relations?

Cairo may be making nice to appease Washington, but that's better than the alternative.

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The Al-Ula Summit: 'winning' implications for Kuwait and Oman

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.