Bahrain

  • Jan 21, 2021
  • 7 min read

Israel ties could fundamentally change Gulf structures

The long-term strategic, economic, technological, social and security impacts of Israeli-Gulf ties could be far-reaching

Gulf states
  • Jan 5, 2021
  • 2 min read

Personal and strategic clashes may undermine Gulf deal

After three and a half years, the feud between Qatar and its neighbours is officially over

Gulf states
  • Dec 23, 2020
  • 2 min read

Gulf rapprochement summit will likely underwhelm

The Gulf media wars are raging on, even as mediators remain hopeful

Gulf states
  • Dec 2, 2020
  • 7 min read

Bahrain’s new premier faces difficult fiscal choices

Despite a widening budget deficit and mounting debt, creditors keep coming back to Manama

Bahrain
  • Dec 2, 2020
  • 2 min read

Qatar will prioritise US ties in Gulf balance

Doha-Manama squabbles flare, as Washington reaffirms strategic cooperation with both

Qatar
  • Nov 26, 2020
  • 2 min read

Emirati Israel flight may be a genuine trailblazer

Gulf-Israel ‘normalisations’ are making rapid progress

United Arab Emirates
  • Nov 19, 2020
  • 2 min read

Gulf-Israel normalisation may swiftly become normal

Bahrain’s foreign minister has paid a ground-breaking visit to Jerusalem

Gulf states
  • Nov 16, 2020
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the Gulf states in 2021

A Joe Biden presidency will present challenges for the oil market and regional politics

Gulf states