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View AllU.S. Bases in the Gulf Have Lost Their Sanctuary: What Comes Next?
The Iran war has changed the basing question. Washington will have to determine how much infrastructure it can sustain, which missions deserve priority, and how much responsibility regional partners can realistically assume.
Oman Seeks Domestic Dividends in High-Potential Sectoral Development
An updated economic program and new regulatory framework reveal Oman’s focus on generating in-country value associated with promising economic development areas.
Israeli Politics Can’t Address International, Especially Saudi, Concerns
Policies that prevent Saudi Arabia from pursuing diplomatic normalization and are fueling alienation in large parts of the West seem to reflect a Jewish consensus in Israel.
Across the Red Sea: Gulf Rivalries and the Horn of Africa Security Landscape
Can Saudi-Emirati cooperation against the Houthis in Yemen narrow the divide on the Horn of Africa?
11 min read
Nov 6, 2026
Tehran Gloats and Worries
The November 6 edition of the Iran Media Review explores Iranian reactions to the U.S. midterm election results.
Nov 3, 2026
Mediator, Not Guarantor: Tehran Sizes Up Beijing’s Role
The November 3 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights an IRGC-affiliated newspaper’s analysis of the limits of the usefulness to Iran of Chinese mediation.
Oct 30, 2026
Khamenei Calls for End to “Neither War Nor Peace”
The October 30 edition of the Iran Media Review considers proposals for a new Iranian strategy in the confrontation with the United States and Israel.
Oct 27, 2026
Qalibaf Defies, Sazandegi Regrets
The October 27 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights defiance from Iran’s parliamentary speaker and nostalgia from an Iranian newspaper.
Nov 4, 2026
Saudi Growth Rebounds in Third Quarter, But Uncertainty Remains High
The Saudi economy rebounded in the third quarter due to a recovery in oil production, but the short-term outlook remains uncertain amid continuing regional tensions.
Nov 3, 2026
Putting Recent Saudi Budget Data Under the Microscope
Recently published data suggests that the 2026 Saudi government budget deficit will be larger than previously forecast.
Oct 2, 2026
Saudi Current Account Back in Deficit in the Second Quarter
The Saudi current account moved back into deficit in the second quarter of 2026, but the external sector position of the kingdom remains very strong.
Oct 1, 2026
Saudi Fiscal Deficit To Be Larger Than Budgeted in 2026
The Saudi Ministry of Finance now expects a larger-than-budgeted fiscal deficit in 2026 as expenditure increases to support the economy.
A New Generation Is Putting Bahraini Cuisine on the Map
Chefs Suman Ali Sayed and Dona Murad are introducing Bahraini cuisine to eateries abroad, attracting international diners increasingly interested in distinct food cultures and histories.
Talli Circle: Traditional Weaving Connects Emirati Women
Talli Circle, a new platform highlighting a traditional Emirati form of weaving, is reconnecting young Emirati women with their culture, heritage, and mothers and grandmothers.
Al-Falaj Connects Researchers to the Scattered Archives of Arabia
Saudi author and anthropologist Ghada AlMuhanna Abalkhail launched al-Falaj, an open access digital directory, to help users explore the Arabian Peninsula's visual and documentary heritage.
Hind Al Mulla Is Taking Home Bakery Global
After building highly successful restaurants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Emirati pastry chef Hind Al Mulla plans to take the Home Bakery group global while providing a platform for other Emirati entrepreneurs.
A New Gulf Partnership
In May, President Donald J. Trump embarked on a trip to the Gulf that signals a new era in U.S.-Gulf relations. AGSI's A New Gulf Partnership series explores the ways U.S. strategic relations with these countries are evolving and offers policy recommendations for the U.S. administration to maximize political and economic influence.
Nov 13, 2024
Energy and Climate Initiative
AGSIW’s Energy and Climate Initiative explores Gulf energy and climate policies, technological advances, and pressing political, social, and environmental issues ahead of COP28.
Nov 5, 2024
U.S. Presidential Election
AGSIW’s U.S. Presidential Election series explores Gulf perspectives on the 2024 election and considers how the election results may shape the future of U.S. engagement in the Gulf region.
Sep 6, 2024
Trees of the Gulf
This series looks at the vital role certain trees play in the region's collective memory, survival, and plans for the future.
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U.S. Bases in the Gulf Have Lost Their Sanctuary: What Comes Next?
The Iran war has changed the basing question. Washington will have to determine how much infrastructure it can sustain, which missions deserve priority, and how much responsibility regional partners can realistically assume.
Oman Seeks Domestic Dividends in High-Potential Sectoral Development
An updated economic program and new regulatory framework reveal Oman’s focus on generating in-country value associated with promising economic development areas.
Israeli Politics Can’t Address International, Especially Saudi, Concerns
Policies that prevent Saudi Arabia from pursuing diplomatic normalization and are fueling alienation in large parts of the West seem to reflect a Jewish consensus in Israel.
Across the Red Sea: Gulf Rivalries and the Horn of Africa Security Landscape
Can Saudi-Emirati cooperation against the Houthis in Yemen narrow the divide on the Horn of Africa?
11 min read
How the Houthis Fight, Negotiate, and Win
The Houthis don’t win because they are smarter or better fighters than their adversaries. They win because they are focused and unified, while their opponents tend to be divided and distracted.
A Gulf-European Pathway to Middle Power AI
Gulf partnerships offer a practical way for European countries to expand capacity and diversify compute providers.
