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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.
Nejla Ben Mimoune
Gulf states enjoyed positive relations with Trump the first time around. But a different geopolitical landscape poses new challenges for the relationship.
Khalid Al-Jaber
On the 24th anniversary of the UN Women, Peace and Security agenda this October, a thorough reevaluation of the framework is needed to account for the experiences and insights of women living in Arab states.
Sara Chehab
While Muscat has not been the most prominent of regional mediators, its role has been essential in bridging some of the most intractable regional divides. And it is not done yet.
Giorgio Cafiero
Gulf states need to expect the unexpected as an “America First” agenda could fragment global trade.