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

The U.S.-Saudi deal prioritizes nuclear pragmatism, transparency, and U.S. oversight to preserve a critical strategic alliance and maintain technological preeminence in the face of escalating competition from Moscow and Beijing.

As the Gulf states pursue defense localization and seek to reduce dependence on the United States and Europe, Ankara offers cost-effective technology and a model of how to build capacity.

Filipino migrants play important roles in the Emirati economy and culture, with Filipino cuisine particularly shaping everyday experiences for residents across the country.

U.S. authorizations for exporting advanced chips to the leading Gulf technology firms is sure to please regional authorities, who will push to broaden and accelerate technology collaboration with the United States.

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a joint declaration cementing U.S. interest in nuclear cooperation, but they have yet to settle the more divisive issues, mainly domestic enrichment.

The protracted presence of aircraft carrier strike groups has only partially restored U.S. deterrence and comes with significant economic and strategic costs.

The International Energy Agency sees demand increasing as rising living standards in developing countries and geopolitical anxieties push policymakers to favor energy affordability and reliability over aggressive decarbonization.