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Gulf security has become a daily test of the region’s ability to adapt to a turbulent regional order—one in which military power intersects with maritime corridors, American calculations with the concerns of Gulf states, and Iranian ambitions with global trade considerations.
Suleiman Al-Akaili
Just weeks ago, Washington and Tehran appeared to be nearing a historic moment, as observers predicted a breakthrough between the two sides and the opening of a new chapter in the Gulf. The reality has, once again, proven otherwise.
Khalid Al-Jaber
Western, especially European, reactions to the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups reveal double standards. While Qatar faced a barrage of unfair criticism, the US has escaped accountability for organizing a tournament marred by several controversies, including visa discrimination, issues of accessibility and affordability, and bias.
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Annelle Sheline
The disruption of fertilizer exports through the Strait of Hormuz exposes vulnerabilities in global food systems and is pushing governments to prioritize resilience over efficiency.
Logan Cochrane
As traditional diplomatic channels faltered, Qatar and Pakistan emerged as complementary intermediaries helping manage one of the region’s most dangerous crises.
Giorgio Cafiero
Oman’s initiative to facilitate safe passage for vessels from the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz has huge implications in the management of the Hormuz crisis, significantly diminishing Iran’s leverage on the issue in the face of growing strategic alternatives for the Gulf states.