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VAT Hike in Bahrain Points to Fiscal Challenges, Unattractive Choices Government Faced

Even though an increase in the VAT seems the most viable option, higher levels of public buy-in could be secured through greater transparency in fiscal policy.

A man waits for a taxi near Bahrain Financial Harbor, Manama, Bahrain, September 23. (REUTERS/Hamad I. Mohammed)

Event Report – Petro Diplomacy: Gulf Countries in a Net-Zero World

AGSIW's seventh annual Petro Diplomacy conference examined the energy transition and ways in which the Gulf petrostates are positioning themselves for a net-zero environment.

Wind turbines turn behind a solar farm in Rapshagen, Germany, Oct. 28. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

The Politics of Leverage: Bond Issuances, Debt Dynamics, and State Finances in the Gulf

The underlying economic factors driving debt issuances, issues related to how raised funds are redeployed within local economies, and the implications of looming debt maturities help to paint a comprehensive picture of the state of Gulf Arab economies.

Seven Yemens: How Yemen Fractured and Collapsed, and What Comes Next

Yemen’s fragmentation will have severe repercussions for U.S. foreign policy, regional stability, and, ultimately, international security.

Yemeni fighters backed by the Saudi-led coalition stand at a distance from the front line after clashes with Houthi rebels near Marib, Yemen, June 20. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

Iraq’s Elections: Will Boycott Efforts Delegitimize or Entrench Discredited Status Quo?

No matter the outcome, the October elections will show that a young generation has altered the political landscape in Iraq.

Campaign posters for upcoming parliamentary elections are displayed in central Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 19. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

The Long Game in Iraq: Shia Clerics, Activists Find Common Cause To Confront the State

A new generation of Iraqis fighting for a reimagining of their country have formed an informal alliance with Iraqi clerics – a radical departure from the trend in most Arab states.

An Iraqi demonstrator holds a Shia flag during anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq, January 29, 2020. (REUTERS/Thaier al-SudanI)

Everything at Once: Transformation of Abu Dhabi’s Oil Policy

Abu Dhabi traditionally managed its oil and gas resources cautiously and conserved hydrocarbon wealth for future generations, but the energy transition is reshaping its strategy.

Event Report – UAE Security Forum 2020: Resilient Economies, Resilient Societies

This report is based on the presentations and discussions during the UAE Security Forum 2020, “Resilient Economies, Resilient Societies,” held December 15-17, 2020 virtually.

People sit as they wait their turn for vaccine trials at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 6, 2020. (REUTERS/Khushnum Bhandari)