Saudi Arabia
Mar 17, 2022
A New Virtual Reality: The Growth of Esports and Gaming in Saudi Arabia
Beyond paying economic dividends, there are social and cultural interests at play in the Saudi gaming industry.
Mar 15, 2022
Unexplored Potential in Azerbaijan-Gulf Relations
Azerbaijan’s biggest trade partners in the region, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, have shared economic interests in establishing new trade links, but they also share common threat perceptions regarding Iran and radicalism.
Mar 4, 2022
Why U.S. Pressure was Needed to Get Israel and Gulf States to Condemn Russia
Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE sought to protect ties with Moscow and strategic diversification but underestimated the cost.
Feb 23, 2022
The Saudi “Founding Day” and the Death of Wahhabism
Saudi Arabia’s “Founding Day” signifies a radical break with the Wahhabi political influence that had legitimized the Saudi political projects since 1744.
Feb 17, 2022
Tourism Ambitions Transform Saudi Arabia
The global opening and new embrace of arts and entertainment are indicative of broader trends as the kingdom navigates its "post-oil" future.
Jan 28, 2022
Turkey’s Ties With Saudi Arabia and the UAE: Walking Back 10 Years of Tensions
The recent thaw in relations seems to be a positive step for these former regional adversaries toward deepening ties, but unresolved political conflicts may continue to fester.
Jan 28, 2022
Arab Shia Communities in Transition: A Peacemaking Opportunity for the International Community?
This report is based on the discussions held during a workshop co-hosted with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on Shia communities in Iraq, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
Jan 26, 2022
Tremors From Shabwa Reverberate From Abu Dhabi to Vienna
Houthi missile attacks on the UAE and U.S. military facilities expose a fragile Middle East calm.
