More: Gulf Countries
Syria Is Building a Technocracy, Not a Democracy
On Sunday, 210 lawmakers took the constitutional oath in Damascus and elected Abdul Hamid al-Awak, a judge who defected from Assad's justice ministry and fled...
The Increasing Influence of Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds
Gulf sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have hit a record high of $53.9 billion investments throughout 2026 so far. The countries own trillions of dollars...
Iran expands Gulf attacks as Hormuz tensions push oil prices higher
The United States and Iran exchanged heavy missile and drone strikes over the weekend and into Monday, widening the conflict across the Gulf as...
Global Stocks Slide as Gulf Conflict Sends Oil Prices Higher
Global markets fell sharply on Monday as escalating conflict in the Gulf and Iran's claim that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz fueled...
How Hard Has the Iran War Hit Gulf Companies?
Gulf companies are preparing to report second-quarter earnings this week, offering investors the clearest picture yet of how the four-month Iran war has affected...
European Energy Security After Russia: Progress, Fractures, and the Road to 2027
In 2021, Russia supplied 45% of all natural gas consumed in the European Union. Just four years later, that share has been cut to...
Could another Iran war erupt after the US midterm elections?
The interim ceasefire between the United States and Iran has eased immediate fears of a prolonged regional conflict, allowing oil shipments through the Strait...
China and the Arab world After 70 Years of Cooperation: Partners, Not Allies
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In June 2026, we marked the 70th anniversary of contemporary Arab-Chinese relations—which historically began in the mid-1950s, specifically in 1956. This milestone is of...
Middle East Oil, LNG Exports Continue Despite Ship Attacks
Middle Eastern oil producers are continuing to load oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) despite recent attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz...
Why the Iran War Made Turkey the Gulf’s Most Valuable Defense Partner
In 2016, Turkey's defense exports stood at $1.67 billion. By the end of 2026, that figure is expected to exceed $11 billion. That is...