Publications
Jun 1, 2016
The Interventionist Turn in Gulf States’ Foreign Policies
Over the last decade there has been an invigoration of Gulf state agency in regional politics.
May 26, 2016
Past Imperfect, Future Tense: Iran’s Oil Industry Post-Sanctions
Iran is navigating a myriad of challenges in its efforts to restore oil production to pre-sanctions levels and attract foreign investment amid the worst downturn in oil markets in more than a decade.
Apr 9, 2016
Blood in the Water: Speculation on Gulf Currency Pegs Misses First Victims of Downturn
This paper provides a comprehensive analysis that encompasses environmental, economic, and political concerns related to the issue of water security.
Feb 11, 2016
Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap: A Scene Setter for UAESF 2016
In the Gulf Arab states, cyberattacks targeting key installations cost an estimated $1 billion annually.
Feb 9, 2016
Exuberance in Europe, Restraint in America: Iran Sanctions Realities
Since the U.S.-led nuclear deal with Iran took effect on January 16, Iran has orchestrated a flurry of diplomatic activity between European trade ministers, while courting attention from Russia and China.
Feb 5, 2016
Oman: The Gulf’s Go-Between
On November 18, 2015, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry took the highly unusual step of attending the Omani national day celebration in Washington, DC.
Dec 22, 2015
Between Popular Representation and the State: The Politics of Municipal Council Elections in the GCC
Municipal councils are among the earliest civil institutions in the Gulf region.
Dec 11, 2015
The Economics of Migrant Workers in the GCC
The presence of large migrant communities has made the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries a lightning rod for an immigration debate.
