Gulf states
Shifting Qatari-Emirati interests may aid Gulf peace
Kuwait has hosted a low-key reconciliation meeting; Manama is out in the cold
Gulf statesAn Iran-US JCPOA return requires complex choreography
To return to nuclear-deal compliance, Washington has to lift sanctions and Tehran has to roll back nuclear development
IranOman and Kuwait may keep neutrality, not influence
The two states' strength as regional mediators was driven by specific leaders, more than foreign policy orientation
OmanQatari-Emirati competition may shift its focus
The advent of President Joe Biden has changed incentives for feuding Gulf states
QatarCOVID-19 will delay, not deter, Israel-UAE outreach
The pandemic’s last push has prevented a long-awaited meeting
United Arab EmiratesFinancing shortfall will push Oman to uneasy austerity
New reform plans will struggle to address long-standing structural problems as well as the revenue impact of COVID-19
OmanIsrael 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 statesThe Israel-Gulf alliance will seek mutual benefit
On issues ranging from foreign policy strategy to energy cooperation, the new relationship is gaining momentum
Israel
