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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?

Workers stand in front of shipping containers at the port of Berbera, run by DP World, in Berbera, Somaliland, April 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Malak Harb)

A Gulf-European Pathway to Middle Power AI

Gulf partnerships offer a practical way for European countries to expand capacity and diversify compute providers.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, center, is welcomed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, left, and French businesswoman Clara Chappaz at the Grand Palais during the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, February 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)

Who Bears the Risk in Gulf Pipeline Deals?

Gulf producers have raised billions of dollars by selling stakes in pipeline revenue while retaining ownership and operational control. But what happens when the pipelines stop working?

A satellite image shows damage at a Saudi oil facility serving the East-West pipeline, in the Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia, September 16. (Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS)

The Domestic Considerations of Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds

The trendline of growing domestic roles for regional sovereign wealth funds is coming into sharper focus.

The city skyline with Burj Khalifa is silhouetted during sunset in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 15. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Gulf States Double Down on a Weak U.N.

Resolving conflicts in the Middle East and meeting global challenges requires international commitment and action now in short supply. So why engage?

President Donald J. Trump arrives for a multilateral meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council during the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 22. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

From Basra 2023 to Jeddah 2026: Football, Soft Power, and Gulf Ambitions

As host of Gulf Cup 27, Saudi Arabia won its first trophy in over 20 years while demonstrating how sports can project soft power and foster connections.

Players and staff from Saudi Arabia's team celebrate with the trophy after winning the Gulf Cup at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, October 6. (REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)

Would the F-35 Address Saudi Arabia’s Air Defense Gaps?

If the U.S. F-35 sale goes through, it will add a new layer to Saudi airpower. But the fifth-generation fighter by itself will not address Saudi Arabia’s present and future vulnerabilities.

President Donald J. Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman watch a flight of F-35s and F-15s during a welcome ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, November 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

A Saudi-UAE Thaw?

The thaw between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is likely designed to project a united front, particularly against the Houthis in Yemen.

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meets UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 29. (Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS)