Blog Post
Nov 4, 2026
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.
Nov 3, 2026
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.
Nov 2, 2026
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?
Oct 30, 2026
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.
Oct 29, 2026
A Gulf-European Pathway to Middle Power AI
Gulf partnerships offer a practical way for European countries to expand capacity and diversify compute providers.
Oct 28, 2026
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?
Oct 26, 2026
Vision 2030 and the Limits of Economic Resilience
Can the strategies intended to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s economic resilience withstand a broader and more geographically dispersed security crisis?
Oct 23, 2026
Risky Business: China’s Houthi Dilemma
China’s ties with Yemen’s Houthis could bolster Beijing’s regional ambitions, but they also risk drawing it into conflicts that complicate its broader strategic goals.