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An advance by Yemen’s Houthis toward strategically vital areas near the Bab al-Mandab Strait marks a crucial shift, as the group increasingly leverages maritime geography within a broader regional calculus tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Khalid Al-Jaber
Saudi Arabia’s unprecedented strikes on Iraqi militias mark the collapse of a decade-long strategy of patient engagement. Riyadh’s new approach—punish the factions while strengthening the state—will depend on whether it can weaken Iran-aligned groups without further undermining Baghdad.
Muhanad Seloom
Will the defeats of candidates backed by the pro-Israel lobby in the U.S. begin to influence and reshape Washington’s foreign policy—particularly regarding Palestine, Iran, and Gulf security?
Ibrahim Al-Sheikh
The Gulf faces a defining moment for its security, economy and strategic partnerships. What kind of Gulf will emerge after the war, and how can its states build a more resilient regional order that safeguards both security and development?
Khalid Al-Jaber
An Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase in August was never just about a runway. It exposed a deeper contest between Israel and Türkiye over which doctrine—Turkish integration or Israeli unilateral force—will define the region’s emerging order.
Özge Genç
Despite opposing the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran at its outset, the conflict has exposed the Gulf states to significant harm, demonstrating vulnerabilities to decision-making outside of their control. Can this be remedied without rupturing the partnerships, themselves? Yes.