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Three Possible Futures of the War on Iran: Stalemate, a Deal, or Regional Meltdown
The war on Iran is now into its third week. The Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, and oil prices have moved above $100/brl...
When Hormuz closes, the Gulf pays twice
The race by Gulf importers to reroute food, medicines, and factory supplies is more than a temporary logistics headache. It is a reminder that...
Why the Middle East Needs a Three-Axis Deterrence System Amid Iran’s Evolving Threat
The recent wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Middle East has revealed the vulnerabilities of the region’s security structure. Many of...
Pluralism: Iran’s Ideological Grievance with the UAE
As Iranian ballistic missiles and drones continue to arc across the skies of the Middle East, analysts have rushed to explain Tehran's targeting logic...
Neutrality in Crisis: Recalibrating the GCC’s Hedging Strategy
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, alongside US involvement, has caused major disruptions across the whole Middle Eastern region. The end goal of...
The strategic importance of Fujairah to global oil markets
Some oil-loading operations have been suspended at Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates after a drone attack and fire. Fujairah is a key...
Facts: Counting the Casualties in the US-Israel war on Iran
Since the U. S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, hundreds have died across the Middle East, pulling Gulf states and Lebanon into...
From Boom to Bust? How the Iran Conflict Is Scaring Tourists Away from the Gulf
Middle East tourism, valued at about $367 billion annually, is suffering due to the escalating conflict involving U. S.-Israel forces and Iran. This situation...
Why targeting Gulf states may be Iran’s biggest strategic miscalculation
Iran's airstrikes on Gulf states may lead these countries to form a stronger coalition with the United States and escalate the conflict with Iran,...
Diplomatic Quarter Hit in Abu Dhabi as Gulf Retaliation Intensifies
Debris from an intercepted drone damaged the Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, which houses the Israeli embassy and other international missions, causing minor injuries...