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Discovering New Gold: Culture and the Future of Saudi-U.S. Relations

With Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s bold blueprint for the future, culture is being elevated as a fundamental pillar of the Saudi-U.S. alliance.

Fareed Zakaria delivers a talk on his latest book, “Age of Revolutions” at 2024 Riyadh International Book Fair, October 2024. (Courtesy of Riyadh International Book Fair)

BP’s Return to Kirkuk

A new deal between the Iraqi government and BP to develop oil fields in Iraq's most contested province could rekindle a century-old flame between Baghdad and Erbil.

Signage is seen outside a BP petrol station in Liverpool, Britain, February 7, 2023. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)

Sanctions on Syria Prevent Economic Recovery and Rebuilding the Country

For Syria to have a chance at stability, the United States and the EU need to urgently consider lifting the layers of economic sanctions imposed on Syria under Assad and allow Gulf countries to help rebuild the war-torn country.

Children buy food from a street vendor in an open market in Aleppo, Syria, January 30. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Fashion Trust Arabia Unites Creative Voices in Middle Eastern Fashion

From innovative designs to a collaboration with Morocco, Fashion Trust Arabia brings energy to the region’s fashion community.

Fashion Trust Arabia winners group photo, 2024. (Credit: FTA)

Emirati and Saudi Ambitions for Next-Generation Fighters

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are looking to next-gen tech and ultramodern combat aircraft to give them a military edge on adversaries.

A U.S. F-35 fighter jet performs during the opening day of the Dubai Air Show, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)

The Terror Designation: Houthis Scramble While Dismissing Its Impact

While not without risks, ​​Trump’s redesignation of the Houthis​​ ​​as a foreign terrorist organization ​​​​​​is a powerful ​​​​​​diplomatic ​​tool​​​​ for Yemen’s government​​​​​​​​. ​ 

Houthi-aligned armed tribesmen in the northern outskirts of Sanaa, Yemen, January 16. (REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah)

The Trump Effect: The Potential Impact of the U.S. President on the Saudi Economy

Economic growth looks set to accelerate in Saudi Arabia this year, but the policies of President Donald J. Trump are creating considerable uncertainty for the outlook.

President Donald J. Trump attends a working breakfast meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)

Oman’s Bid to Attract Investment

As Oman pursues its Vision 2040 reform agenda, many opportunities could stem from closer economic and long-term alignment with neighbors and other major trading partners.