Middle East
Is the Saudi-UAE rivalry heading for more violence?
The Emiratis' desire to crush Islamists and dominate geopolitically at all costs, particularly in Yemen and Sudan, is clashing with old friends in Riyadh
January 09, 2026
gulf states
Middle East
After bombing, time to demystify the 'Qatar lobby'
As the monarchy in Doha found out Tuesday, hundreds of millions of dollars in influence-building cannot compete with the hold Israel has on the US
September 10, 2025
QiOSK
Trump deal with the Houthis: Declare victory and go home?
Surprise announcement comes after Yemeni militant group was able to hit Israel with missile on Sunday
May 06, 2025
QiOSK
Lobby Horse: Trump’s ‘trillion dollar' visit to Saudi Arabia
When the president visits, great things happen for his family and for the kingdom
May 06, 2025
Middle East
'Devastating' Arab stalemate over what 'to do' about Gaza
Irreconcilable visions among Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf States, plus Israel and the US, condemn the Strip and its people to ruins
April 30, 2025
Middle East
US rewards UAE bad behavior making it a 'major defense partner'
The Biden administration's decision reflects a consistently misguided Middle East playbook
September 30, 2024
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