Blog Post
Feb 19, 2025
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.

Feb 14, 2025
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.

Feb 13, 2025
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.

Feb 12, 2025
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.

Feb 11, 2025
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.

Feb 7, 2025
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.

Feb 5, 2025
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.

Feb 4, 2025
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.
