More: Gulf Countries
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
Introduction:
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...
Hormuz, Iran and the Dangerous Politics of Maritime Tariffs
The latest diplomatic push over Iran, now centered on Bürgenstock, should be welcomed because talking is still cheaper than escalation. Yet President Donald Trump’s...
China, Egypt, and Iran: Challenging U.S. Military Presence in the Gulf
The Chinese strategy employs research and intelligence institutions working to foster closer ties between Iranian national security institutions and the Egyptian military, aiming to...
The Politics of Energy Transition: How Gulf States are Preparing for a Post-Hydrocarbon Future
"My grandfather rode a camel, my father rode a camel, I ride a Mercedes, my son rides a Land Rover, and my grandson is...
How War in the Gulf is Fueling Hunger Worldwide
On February 28, 2026, conflict escalated across the Middle East in ways that immediately reordered global energy markets. Within days, overall traffic through the...
Loose Bricks? The Question of BRICS
The spokesperson for India's External Affairs Ministry, Randhir Jaiswal, said in March that "India is actively engaging with member countries of BRICS to arrive...
The Shifting Sands of Middle Eastern Order: Diplomacy, Rivalry, and the Search for Stability
A Region in Recalibration
The Middle East rarely offers stillness, but the current moment carries a particular quality of transition. The fragile and controversial Abraham...