Gulf states
Gulf rivals will likely increase US lobbying efforts
Spending by the Gulf states on lobbying in Washington has risen since 2017 as rivals compete for US support
Gulf statesThe Gulf states may follow ever more divergent paths
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged the Gulf states to put aside their differences
Gulf statesJordan’s economic stability will hinge on foreign aid
Gulf donors have offered support to Jordan amid anti-austerity protests
JordanNew Red Sea forum will channel Saudi interests
Saudi Arabia is looking to build a new multilateral forum in the Red Sea that will better represent its interests
East AfricaGulf integration will be slow and partial at best
The GCC summit in Riyadh concluded with a communique urging further military unification and economic integration
Gulf statesQatar will grow more assertive, but not hubristic
OPEC withdrawal sets a more bullish course for trade and diplomacy, but Doha will not risk its reputation for stability
QatarGulf states will gradually rebuild Syria ties
There have been signals from the Gulf states that they are willing to reach an accommodation with Damascus
SyriaIsrael will strengthen its ties with the Gulf
Shared interests and US encouragement have led Israel and the Gulf states to make public their deepening ties
Israel
