Blog Post
Nov 6, 2025
A Pact for a Pact? Mohammed bin Salman Brings His Terms to Trump’s Washington
The crown prince’s visit aims to advance the massive economic partnership pledged during President Trump's May trip.
Nov 5, 2025
Gulf Exporters Monitor Impact of Russian Oil Sanctions
A decision by President Trump to bring the hammer down on Rosneft and Lukoil could be just what the doctor ordered for Gulf oil exporters.
Nov 4, 2025
Houthi Myth of Israeli-Saudi Collusion May Become a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
The Houthis appear to be following a North Korean playbook, using recurring cycles of provocation to extract concessions, forcing Saudi Arabia to carefully calculate its security ties.
Nov 3, 2025
Kurdistan at a Crossroads Ahead of Iraq’s November 11 Elections
The durability of recent peace gestures, energy deals, and revenue-sharing agreements will hinge on political consensus and restraint, both within Kurdistan and across Iraq’s fractured national landscape.
Oct 31, 2025
Insuring ESG: Why the Gulf’s Financial Future Depends on Risk Pricing
Gulf insurers can embed environmental resilience, social safeguards, and governance rigor into underwriting to strengthen local markets and align with the expectations of global investors increasingly focused on ESG.
Oct 30, 2025
Vision 2030 Reforms and Economic Outcomes in Saudi Arabia
The Vision 2030 reforms are continuing to deliver positive economic outcomes, but the pace of gains is slowing in some areas.
Oct 29, 2025
Three Futures for the Houthis After Gaza
The Houthis will likely use the deal in Gaza as an opportunity to regroup while looking to continue the fight in the future.
Oct 28, 2025
Renewed Indications of U.S.-Gulf AI Alignment
Stalled AI deals announced during President Trump’s May visit to the Gulf may be getting back on track, but plenty of questions remain.