Bahrain
COVID-19 may deepen Middle East Sunni-Shia divisions
The trajectory of dissemination through an Iranian pilgrimage city reinforces existing sectarian discrimination
Middle EastThe Gulf will lag on climate action, despite exposure
All six GCC countries are asserting their determination to develop renewable energy
Gulf statesProspects for the Gulf states in 2020
Iran tensions, succession rivalry and low energy prices cloud the horizon
Gulf statesIran-Gulf tensions may rise, increasing EU concerns
In an increasingly militarised Gulf, Iran also faces new charges of nuclear non-cooperation
Gulf statesUS Gulf allies may cheerlead coalition from side-lines
Iran has announced that it has seized a tanker in the Gulf and Bahrain plans to hold a maritime security conference
Gulf statesBahrain conference may fuel protests in Morocco
Morocco is trying to strike a balance between pleasing its US ally and avoiding potential unrest
MoroccoProspects for the Gulf states to end-2019
The US-Iran crisis, with a US military build-up in the Gulf continuing, will overshadow the rest of the year
Gulf statesUS-Middle East talks may offer pledges but not results
Palestinian political leaders say they have not been consulted over a US-sponsored peace conference in Bahrain
Palestinians
