Qatar

  • Jan 16, 2018
  • 7 min read

Despite political headwinds, Qatar’s economy will grow

Over six months into the blockade imposed by Gulf rivals, Qatar’s economy and financial system have adjusted

Qatar
  • Jan 3, 2018
  • 7 min read

Turkey's rift with Saudi Arabia will not end soon

Turkey’s problems with Saudi Arabia and the UAE look set to grow

Turkey
  • Dec 29, 2017
  • 11 min read

Gulf monarchies may update power structures

Ruling families are gradually changing the traditional rules of succession and decision-making

Gulf states
  • Dec 4, 2017
  • 7 min read

A Qatar solution is unlikely at the Gulf summit

The heads-of-state meeting could be last-ditch effort to return Doha to the fold -- or the final nail in the coffin

Qatar
  • Dec 4, 2017
  • 10 min read

Prospects for the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea in 2018-22

Cross-cutting alliances and enmities, and growing military and commercial ties, shape relations across the Gulf of Aden

East Africa
  • Nov 3, 2017
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the Gulf states in 2018

Regional squabbles will weaken the Arab Gulf countries

Gulf states
  • Oct 23, 2017
  • 7 min read

Qatar will deploy Al Jazeera as a vital weapon

Doha’s media policy is a key grievance for its Gulf enemies, but that has not proved a deterrent

Qatar
  • Sep 6, 2017
  • 7 min read

Public-private partnerships will expand in Gulf states

Fiscal constraints are driving the rush for better business legislation in the Gulf Arab countries

Gulf states