Saudi Arabia
‘I want to be reimbursed’: How will Gulf nations receive Trump’s push for protection payments?
“Trump is transactional, always looking for where the money is. He's a businessman; he admits it, and he's not ashamed of it; he's proud of it. The Gulf States understood that from the beginning."
Iran’s mystery flight to Yemen: What do we know about the planes landing in Sana'a? - explainer
Horn of Africa growing increasingly important in Middle East power plays - analysis
Why the Houthis and Saudi Arabia may come to blows - analysis
Deadly Iran attacks on Saudi, Bahrain civilian sites may be war crimes, Amnesty International says
At least 28 people were killed and hundreds were injured after Iran launched unprovoked attacks on GCC countries, though information on said attacks was largely restricted by those states.
How Houthis militarized Ibb province in Yemen into their armed camp - analysis
While Hezbollah and Hamas have suffered blows, the Assad regime has fallen, and militias in Iraq are under pressure, the Houthis remain steadfast in Yemen.
Seized Hamas documents reveal fear of Israeli-Saudi normalization
Documents seized in Gaza and reported by KAN News show Hamas leaders viewed normalization with Riyadh as a strategic threat to the Palestinian issue.
The new Middle East power broker is not who you would expect - analysis
The recent Iran war has sparked a growing role for Pakistan in helping to resolve the conflicts in the Middle East
The repricing of Iran: Why the Persian Gulf’s economic future runs through Tehran - opinion
Dubai became a genuine destination for vacationers as well as for professionals making decisions about where to plan their lives. Saudi Arabia embarked on its own lofty ambitions with Vision 2030.
Saudi, Qatari mediation message signal ‘Iran still has pathways to avoid isolation’ - interview
Saudi Arabia and Qatar signaled that diplomacy with Iran remains possible, even after renewed missile attacks on Israel.
Iran is losing the Gulf while gaining ground in Washington - opinion
The Gulf is drifting toward Israel faster than any normalization summit could have achieved, but internal American politics is lowering the pressure on Iran.
The moment for a Saudi peace initiative has arrived, but on new terms - opinion
As the region’s most influential Arab and Muslim state, Saudi Arabia's choices will shape the trajectory of normalization far beyond its own borders.
Gulf states and Netanyahu: Shifting dynamics in Washington’s corridors - opinion
Gulf leaders are using their growing influence in Washington to press President Trump away from Netanyahu’s war footing and toward a regional settlement tied to the Palestinian issue.
The Iran war exposed the weakness of old strategic assumptions - opinion
From deterrence to diplomacy, the Iran war upended long-held beliefs about security in the Middle East.
