Gulf states
Gulf states' ties with Iraqi Kurdistan face limits
Ties between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Iraqi Kurdistan will be limited by political and security factors
Gulf statesGulf legislatures will fail to boost their authority
With the exception of Kuwait, parliaments and advisory councils in the Gulf states have extremely limited mandates
Gulf statesFlash floods will increase in frequency in the Gulf
Oman and the United Arab Emirates are dealing with the effects of severe weather conditions
Gulf statesIsraeli-Arab normalisation will freeze, not reverse
The Gaza conflict has affected Israeli Mideast diplomatic ties in complex ways
IsraelGaza will strain but not break Gulf-Iranian detente
The focus on de-escalation that dominated regional geopolitics prior to the October 7 Gaza war has proven durable
Gulf statesGreen bond issuance will gradually grow in the Gulf
As the Gulf states move to diversify their economies, green financing from banks is complementing government efforts
Gulf statesTrade will tighten Gulf-South Korea relations
Complementary interests are incentivising deeper economic collaboration
Gulf states
