Gulf states

  • Nov 2, 2017
  • 2 min read

Gulf 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

Bahrain
  • Oct 31, 2017
  • 2 min read

Summit fuss may kill off the Gulf Cooperation Council

With their annual heads of state meeting fast approaching, Gulf Arab divisions have hardened

Gulf states
  • Oct 26, 2017
  • 2 min read

Qatar 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

Qatar
  • Oct 18, 2017
  • 7 min read

Saudi 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
  • Oct 18, 2017
  • 2 min read

Qatar and its enemies may play a long game

The emir's calls for dialogue with Gulf rivals go unheeded

Qatar
  • Oct 13, 2017
  • 2 min read

Qatar’s enemies look for low-profile pressure points

The fissure among the Gulf Arab countries is playing out in multiple international arenas

Qatar
  • Oct 6, 2017
  • 2 min read

Gulf states will try to reduce US security dependence

The split between Doha and its Gulf rivals has affected US military planning

United States
  • Sep 14, 2017
  • 2 min read

Doha prepares to counter destabilisation efforts

As the Gulf rift deepens, the -- formerly marginal -- Qatari opposition is becoming noisier

Qatar