The myth of an emerging ‘Mideast NATO’
Israel wants to forge a military alliance with Gulf states to check Iran. But the Israeli ambitions risk too much and offer too little.
Israel wants to forge a military alliance with Gulf states to check Iran. But the Israeli ambitions risk too much and offer too little.
Even with a new JCPOA guiding the way, the effort to bridge all of the conflicting interests and countries would be enormous.
A renewed agreement will ensure stronger ties in some areas, while setting into motion new challenges elsewhere.
If reports of a new agreement with Abu Dhabi are true it will not only entrench us in the region but heap rewards on a bad regional actor.
Recent violence in Jerusalem is complicating normalization efforts in the Middle East.
Their ongoing influence is effective even today, as Biden remains reluctant to lift IRGC terror listing to make way for JCPOA renewal.
Washington sends arms to Europe to fight for democracy, while American weapons to Arab autocrats help defeat the struggle for freedom.
Recent visits to Beijing by regional foreign ministers show that the interest is mutual — and it’s not all about energy.
American withdrawal, coupled with the need to diversify Gulf state economies away from oil, is driving efforts to dial down regional tensions.
Attempts at “adjustment programs” have been met with protest and younger generations are likely to hold their countries’ rulers to account.
Scholars weigh in on Eugene Gholz’s new paper, which argues that the countries in the region can keep their own powers and rivalries in check.
Our partners in the region sense the United States is leaving and they need to take care of business themselves. It’s not rocket science.
The administration is pulling back military assets from the kingdom, suggesting a pivot that could affect the region.
For the U.S., cooperating with Beijing and not forcing its Gulf trading partners to take sides would be good strategy in the long run.
Cairo may be making nice to appease Washington, but that’s better than the alternative.
Air, sea and land access has been restored between Doha and its neighbors, but there are plenty of loose ends remaining.