Gulf states
Low oil prices set to accelerate Gulf subsidy reform
After a decade of high oil prices and high public spending, Gulf states face a serious fiscal squeeze in the years ahead
Gulf statesStability in Yemen awaits deal on new political order
Unless a deal to solve Yemen's latest crisis is agreed, instability will worsen, with consequences for regional security
YemenHong Kong and Denmark will keep currency pegs
Abandonment of Swiss franc's peg to the euro raises questions about other pegs' feasibility
InternationalUS-Gulf rifts set to widen over Syria and Iran
Tensions between the United States and Gulf states remain beneath the surface despite efforts to reconcile them
Gulf statesGlobal city model faces major challenges in Gulf
Rivalry between Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai has contributed to their expansion, but raises questions over sustainability
Gulf statesGulf infrastructure boom is drawing to a close
The drop in oil prices has turned a spotlight on unsustainable spending patterns in the Gulf
Gulf statesGulf Arab states will bolster security cooperation
Gulf Cooperation Council states are seeking to unify against multiple regional security threats
Gulf statesUK naval base in Bahrain will reassure Gulf allies
Gulf states are concerned about the strength of Western commitment to regional security
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