Gulf states
Gulf pressure will force southern Yemenis to deal
Backers of southern independence have taken most of Aden from forces loyal to the internationally-recognised president
YemenGulf allies could patch up a deal in Yemen’s south
Emirati-backed salafi militias have besieged the Saudi-supported government
YemenPopulous Gulf states will prioritise employment
Muscat and Riyadh have brought in new rules limiting foreign worker recruitment, to the dismay of local businesses
Gulf statesThe Gulf war of economic attrition will be slow
The fissure between Qatar and its neighbours is now deeply entrenched, with economic policy a key arena of competition
Gulf statesSmaller Gulf states will tighten security measures
Several Gulf Arab governments show signs of rising internal repression
Gulf statesUnited Arab Emirates growth may depend on transparency
Revenue-sharing among the emirates is opaque -- and complicated by new taxation and debt issuance plans
United Arab EmiratesDespite political headwinds, Qatar’s economy will grow
Over six months into the blockade imposed by Gulf rivals, Qatar’s economy and financial system have adjusted
QatarGulf monarchies may update power structures
Ruling families are gradually changing the traditional rules of succession and decision-making
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