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The new administration in Washington has produced a lot of turbulence out of the gate. GCC states would be wise to proactively prepare themselves for the crises to come by creating more distance with the U.S. economy.
Frederic Schneider
Moscow’s policies towards the Iranian nuclear issue and the Houthis in Yemen could amplify the regional drums of war.
Jean-Loup Samaan
Japan and the GCC must move beyond their current, largely transactional engagement to capitalize on the opportunities of the emerging global order.
Rashid Al-Mohanadi
The new president’s distaste for alliances could bring Washington’s partners closer together on issues of mutual importance in the Middle East.
Nourah Shuaibi
In this special edition Council Views, directors from the ME Council offer their insights on the key trends and conflicts likely to shape the region in the coming year.
Omar H. Rahman, Tarik M. Yousef, Nader S. Kabbani, Dalia Ghanem, Adel Abdel Ghafar
Amid all the conflict and turbulence draining economic productivity, there are glimmers of hope for the region’s economic outlook in 2025.