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Middle East Council experts analyze the implications of the exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel for the ongoing war on Gaza.
Galip Dalay, Omar H. Rahman, Ranj Alaaldin, Özge Genç, Adel Abdel Ghafar, Shahram Akbarzadeh, Hamidreza Azizi
Geopolitical polarization is providing an opportunity for GCC states to assert greater power and influence on the world stage.
Nasser Saidi
Can Gulf states overcome longstanding obstacles to cooperate and meaningfully address climate change?
Mehran Haghirian, Aisha Al-Sarihi
As the UAE gears up to host COP28, questions persist as to the sincerity of the oil exporting countries of the Gulf in addressing climate change. They should be judged according to their actions.
Aisha Al-Sarihi, Abdalftah Hamed Ali
The countries of the GCC have responded unevenly to the violence that erupted between Hamas and Israel on October 7, in part because of the decision by some to forge relations with Israel three years ago.
Sinem Cengiz, Betul Dogan Akkas
With great power competition on the rise and U.S. dominance in the Middle East in decline, regional states are diversifying their strategic partnerships. In addition to deepening ties with China and Russia, several MENA states have signaled their interest in joining groupings that are challenging the Western-dominated economic and political order.