Gulf states

  • Dec 24, 2019
  • 7 min read

Omani defence spending will fall, despite Gulf risks

Muscat’s military footprint reflects changing regional threat perceptions

Oman
  • Dec 24, 2019
  • 2 min read

Risks and opportunities 2020: Middle East North Africa

The region is preoccupied by Gulf divisions, new protest movements and deep economic uncertainties

Middle East
  • Dec 23, 2019
  • 2 min read

Saudi-Kuwaiti Neutral Zone deal will not boost supply

Riyadh’s regional outreach to promote solidarity against Tehran is extending to an intractable oil dispute

Kuwait
  • Dec 20, 2019
  • 2 min read

Japan’s Iran outreach may lessen Gulf maritime risk

As President Rouhani visits Tokyo, Japan prepares to deploy a warship to the Gulf of Oman

Iran
  • Dec 19, 2019
  • 2 min read

Qatari choices will slow Gulf thaw

Emir Tamim is consorting with Saudi Arabia’s regional rivals

Gulf states
  • Dec 11, 2019
  • 2 min read

Saudi outreach on Gulf Qatar breach faces UAE pushback

The annual Gulf summit stressed unity against Iran, but did not promise to end the boycott of Qatar

Gulf states
  • Dec 9, 2019
  • 7 min read

Doha’s Gulf inclusion will fall short of full renewal

The Gulf leaders’ summit comes amid signs of cautious re-engagement between Doha and its rivals

Qatar
  • Dec 5, 2019
  • 2 min read

Business will be in the cross-hairs of Gulf cyberwar

Researchers have discovered new, Iranian-made malware affecting companies operating in the Gulf

Gulf states