Middle East
Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?
Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction
May 01, 2026
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Middle East
Why did Iran hit Kuwait so hard?
Tehran has hit US military installations and a range of civilian sites, including the country's main airport, energy facilities, and a crucial desalination plant
April 21, 2026
Middle East
Gulf War I was a Pyrrhic victory that led to another avoidable war today
Iran’s regional power and political influence greatly expanded after its nemesis Saddam Hussein was finally removed, with all too obvious implications
March 25, 2026
Middle East
Gulf states renew close ties amid Gaza war
Gulf Cooperation Council countries have seen their share of internal crises but regional instability tends to be a unifying force
April 30, 2024
Middle East
With SCO membership, is Iran coming out of deep freeze?
Even if the JCPOA restart falls through and sanctions remain in place, a warming is happening in Tehran's immediate neighborhood.
September 15, 2022
Middle East
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.
July 31, 2021
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