United Arab Emirates

  • Apr 26, 2018
  • 7 min read

Omani-Saudi-Emirati tensions may rise in the Gulf

Although Muscat’s old territorial disputes have been solved, there are new differences with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi

Gulf states
  • Apr 18, 2018
  • 13 min read

Global clean energy transition will be slow

With fossil fuels set to stay for the foreseeable future, damage limitation will be crucial for the health of the planet

International
  • Apr 16, 2018
  • 2 min read

Somalia-UAE dispute may escalate

Long-simmering tensions between Somalia and the United Arab Emirates may be coming to a head

Somalia
  • Apr 9, 2018
  • 2 min read

Emirati-backed forces may 'balkanise' southern Yemen

A fourth province, Dhala, has been taken over by fighters loyal to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Yemen
  • Apr 3, 2018
  • 7 min read

Gulf states’ internal security crackdown may intensify

New leaders, new technologies and a changing external environment are reducing space for dissent

Gulf states
  • Mar 27, 2018
  • 2 min read

Gulf states' enmity may deepen, despite US pressure

A Qatari-Emirati dispute over alleged airspace violations has intensified, amid other jibes and disagreements

Gulf states
  • Mar 21, 2018
  • 7 min read

US efforts could only paper over the Gulf rift

Washington is stepping up plans to mediate the nine-month standoff between Doha and its neighbours

Gulf states
  • Mar 21, 2018
  • 2 min read

UAE military advances will constrain Yemen’s president

Although the military clashes seen in Aden in February have not resumed, southern rivals are manoeuvring

Yemen