Gulf states
Gulf states will wrestle with ‘Arab Spring’ legacy
Protracted court cases stemming from 2011 protests are complicating Kuwaiti and Bahraini politics
Gulf statesThe intra-Gulf war will be a battle of reputations
As Qatar and its foes settle into a long-term enmity, they are increasingly concerned about international appearances
Gulf statesSaudi purge will quell critics but worry investors
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's mass arrests may mean more transparency; certainly more autocracy
Saudi ArabiaProspects for the Gulf states in 2018
Regional squabbles will weaken the Arab Gulf countries
Gulf statesGulf allies may ask a price to shore up Bahrain’s peg
The rapid loss of foreign reserves is a concern for Manama, which is also struggling with internal dissent
BahrainSummit fuss may kill off the Gulf Cooperation Council
With their annual heads of state meeting fast approaching, Gulf Arab divisions have hardened
Gulf statesQatar could finally push through real labour reform
Doha is in urgent need of international support to retain the 2022 World Cup against a campaign by Gulf enemies
QatarSaudi and wider Gulf renewables push will face hurdles
The Gulf’s intense vulnerability to climate change has not generated widespread interest in environmental issues
Gulf states
