Trump Deserves Praise for Ending the Palestinian Veto
Palestinian leaders have for decades held Arab-Israeli relations hostage. No more.
United Arab Emirates
The Weird Worries of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed
Having failed to talk Barack Obama into a war with Iran, the Emirati rulers hopes to have better luck with Donald Trump.
Dubai, Singapore and the Future of Neoliberalism
If Dubai and Singapore stop existing, it will mean a return to a more violent and dangerous world.
Arab Gulf States Will Have to Let in Syrian Refugees
The monarchies in the Gulf are reluctant to admit refugees from Syria but will likely have to.
Emirates Deepen Involvement in Yemen, Saudis Back Islamists
The Emirates step up efforts to push back the Houthis while Saudi Arabia relies on local proxies.
Egyptian, Emirates Jets Bomb Islamists in Libya
Without informing their American allies, Egypt and the UAE carry out airstrikes near Tripoli.
Gulf States Withdraw Diplomats in Rift with Qatar
Saudi Arabia and its allies have had enough of their neighbor’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood.
Arab Gulf States Promise to Prop Up Egypt’s Failing Economy
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates promise to provide much needed cash for Egypt’s interim government.
American Middle East Arms Sales Send “Signal” to Iran
Defense secretary Chuck Hagel calls Iran “a real threat”.
Britain’s Cameron Defends Arab Gulf Weapons Sales
Selling fighter jets to undemocratic nations is “completely legitimate,” says the premier.
Arab Emirates Ship First Oil Via Gulf of Oman Port
Alarmed by Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE open a new export terminal
Arab Gulf States Struggle to Agree on Missile Shield
The monarchies are uneasy about sharing data and cannot decide on the location of a central command.
Gulf States Caught in Middle of Iranian-Saudi Cold War
Threatened by Iran, smaller Arab Gulf states are driven into Saudi Arabia’s arms.
Circumventing the Strait of Hormuz’ Bottleneck
As Iran threatens to shut the narrow waterway from international oil tankers, what alternatives are there?
France Steps Up Pressure on Syria’s Assad
The French foreign minister suggests a buffer zone should be erected in Syria.