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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
While Qatar has been more recognizable in Afghan-related diplomacy in recent years, the UAE has been discreetly developing inroads in the country.
Umer Karim
In this Council Views, ME Council experts assess how the Trump administration’s foreign policy disruptions will impact the region.
Mouin Rabbani, Maysa Baroud, Kamel Senouci, Nejla Ben Mimoune, Adel Abdel Ghafar, Hamidreza Azizi, Dalia Ghanem, Ranj Alaaldin, Omar H. Rahman
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.