Gulf states
QATAR/US: Military facilities at the core of growing
Qatar's military facilities are likely to play a key role in a US attack on Iraq....
QatarQATAR/US: Strategic ties
Qatar's military facilities have assumed greater importance for Washington since September 11...
QatarINDIA: Muslims caught in Hindu-nationalist squeeze
The rise of Hindu nationalism has placed India's large Muslim minority in a difficult position....
IndiaGULF STATES: GCC Agreement
The members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have reached agreement on how to distribute...
Gulf StatesMIDDLE EAST: Money-laundering curbs lack teeth
The Egyptian parliament passed new anti-money laundering legislation on May 24....
MIDDLE EAST: Money laundering
Despite new legislation, money laundering will continue to be a problem in the region.
BAHRAIN: Modest victory for women in municipal polls
On May 9, Bahrain held municipal elections in which women were able to vote and stand for the...
BahrainBAHRAIN: Election conservatism
The recent municipal elections in which women were able to vote and stand for the first time...
Bahrain
