Security

Saudi Vision 2030 champions national pride and a new economy of tourism and technology. But a direct hit on the kingdom’s central oil processing plant at Abqaiq ruthlessly reveals: As yet, the kingdom’s future still depends on allies, and oil.

Despite cutting more than half of Saudi Arabia’s current crude oil production, the market response to the attacks on Saudi oil facilities has been muted.

Strikes on Saudi oil facilities are an opportunity to marshal a global coalition to restore deterrence in the Gulf.

Rising tensions in Yemen’s South are rooted in long-held Southern grievances and a desire for autonomy.

AGSIW examines the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran.

Gulf maritime security may be morphing from a U.S. responsibility into a multinational responsibility.

The diplomatic deadlock between the United States and Iran places the burden for preventing conflict on the European countries and some of the other trading partners of Iran.

While the Emiratis have their own reasons for outreach to Tehran, Washington and Riyadh may find it useful as well.