Gulf states
Kuwait’s next crown prince may herald policy change
The new emir has acceded smoothly after Sabah's death, pointing to short-term continuity on regional and economic issues
KuwaitIranian-Saudi friction raises Gulf and regional risks
The Saudi king’s UN General Assembly speech has provoked an angry reaction from Tehran
Gulf statesChina will ultimately set Gulf Arab ties above Iran
Despite an increasingly binary US regional approach, Chinese partnerships are pragmatic and inclusive
IranRumours of a Gulf thaw on Qatar are likely overblown
The United States has launched a new push to bring its Middle East allies together against Iran ahead of November polls
QatarPalestinian aims will falter after Gulf-Israel accords
The new treaty calls for an unspecified “just, comprehensive, realistic” Israeli-Palestinian solution
PalestiniansManama can control internal anti-Israel backlash
Trump administration efforts to drum up recognition of Israel have roped in Bahrain
BahrainGulf rulers will face more quandaries over Israel ties
Bahrain has made a late move to join the United Arab Emirates in recognising Israel
Gulf statesOmani reshuffle aims to diversify and decentralise
The new sultan has given up his personal control of some key ministries and brought forward the next generation
Oman
