Saudi Arabia

The recent increase in the Saudi unemployment rate is puzzling and may be due to statistical issues with the Labor Force Survey rather than a reflection of economic conditions.

The STC’s failed attempt at independence likely means that Yemen won’t split along North and South lines.

A new government and the movement to disarm a weakened Hezbollah are increasing Gulf states’ trust in Lebanon, but Gulf-Lebanese rapprochement is not yet right around the corner.

On January 8, AGSI hosted a virtual roundtable with its leadership and scholars as they look ahead and assess trends likely to shape the Gulf region and U.S. foreign policy during the coming year. 

Saudi Arabia’s early, front-loaded engagement in Syria is part of a preemptive strategy to shape conditions before rival actors can fill the vacuum.

Morocco’s protests prompted gestures of support from GCC states, representing a fresh reminder of a long history of supporting each other in times of need.

The announced curtailing of The Line megaproject is an inflection point that will continue to influence Saudi Arabia as it keeps building for the future.

Gulf states are active in the critical mineral sector, but their approaches and strategies vary widely.