Saudi Arabia
Mar 17, 2021
Labor Reforms in Saudi Arabia: Ambitious Focus on Foreign Workers and Unemployment
New labor reforms are an important first step to improve conditions for foreign workers and could open the door for wider reforms.

Mar 1, 2021
Riyadh and Tehran are Both Put on Notice That Biden has a New Mideast Approach
Friend and foe have been informed that Biden won’t accept what Obama and Trump might have.

Feb 26, 2021
The Khashoggi Case in Biden’s Strategy and U.S. Policy Direction
The Biden administration preserves space for statecraft, yet honors Khashoggi’s memory by punishing activity against Saudi dissidents abroad.

Feb 25, 2021
Assessing the Prospects for Saudi-Turkish Ties
Turkey appears ready to start a new chapter with Saudi Arabia, and for a comprehensive rapprochement to happen, both countries need to let bygones be bygones.

Feb 24, 2021
Saudi Arabia Strives for a Sustainable Economic Future
A focus on sustainability-oriented economic policies and commercial initiatives in Saudi Arabia will not necessarily advance fiscal sustainability efforts in the kingdom.

Feb 19, 2021
Joining the Club: New Trends in Gulf Social Media
The new app Clubhouse is providing a much-needed space for contesting views and continuing debates that have been suspended for years in the Gulf.

Feb 8, 2021
Why the Saudis Ended the Dispute With Qatar
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s youth ambitions are behind the entry – and exit – from the Qatar standoff.

Jan 29, 2021
The United States is Ready for Teamwork in the Gulf
The new direction taken by the Biden administration might reopen the doors for the United States and European allies to cooperate to bring more security and stability to the Gulf region.
