Gulf states
Gulf oil dependency poses long-term stability risk
Efforts to diversify Gulf economies away from oil rents may stall without politically sensitive reforms
Gulf statesGulf states have limited ability to pressure Russia
Russia's airstrikes in Syria are targeting rebels supported by Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Gulf statesGulf divisions will weaken anti-Assad campaign
Wide splits are beginning to emerge in the Saudi-led Sunni Arab coalition against the Assad regime
Gulf statesManufacturing faces growth barriers in Middle East
The development of a well functioning manufacturing sector is crucial to the region's long-term economic outlook
Middle EastIslamist movements will sustain popular appeal in Gulf
The Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates are still influential in the Gulf despite their recent setbacks
Gulf statesMiddle East regimes will survive lasting instability
The region's regimes have proven remarkably resilient as challenges grow to their monopoly on power
Middle EastGulf states show increased cohesion on regional policy
The mobilisation of a pan-GCC force in Yemen is a major achievement for a bloc that has been riven by differences
Gulf statesGulf states will demonstrate military power in Yemen
Yemen will test Gulf states' ability to translate heavy military spending into effective force projection
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