All Articles
Search by
The conflict may be on hold, but the economic cost continues to accumulate. For the Gulf states, the uneven distribution of those costs makes collective action all the more difficult.
Frédéric Schneider
The Gulf states face several questions and dilemmas over their post-Iran war security environment. A reassessment of their defense-industrial policies is in order.
Şaban Kardaş
In the U.S.–Israel Iran war, success has been measured less by the capacity to destroy than by the ability to control escalation through force, signaling, and diplomacy.
Nafja Alkuwari
Lebanon faces mounting pressure to resume talks with Israel despite internal divisions, ongoing attacks, and disputes over Hezbollah’s role and national consensus.
Souhayb Jawhar
Unable to maintain control over its borders and airspace, Baghdad’s lack of sovereign control and centralized authority is a liability for the Gulf states. Fortunately, the time is ripe for a change.
Muhanad Seloom
Qatar’s continued influence will depend heavily on its ability to adapt to the new challenges. This can only be achieved through a reassessment of its alliances, a focus on joint Gulf action, and a strengthening of its diplomatic tools to preserve the gains it has made.