Security

The conflict in Syria has witnessed countless developments that seem to promise change and movement. But the tragic, stalemated realities reassert themselves each time.

This report is based on the presentations and discussions during the UAE Security Forum 2021, “U.S.-Gulf Relations in a Changing Region,” held December 7-9, 2021 virtually.

The UAE and Qatar both want the F-35, but, for the United States, selling the powerful fighter jet is not a straightforward commercial transaction.

Houthi missile attacks on the UAE and U.S. military facilities expose a fragile Middle East calm.

AGSIW experts explain the regional trends they’ll be following most closely as the year unfolds.

If the Houthis believe their military offensive in Marib is in danger, they will likely look to the only real ally they have, Iran.

Iran and the Gulf Arab states may be sincere in their attempts to reduce regional tensions, but the nuclear crisis casts dark clouds over the region’s security dynamics.

As the kingdom faces mounting insecurity, it has alienated most of its security guarantors and weapons suppliers in the West.