John Calabrese

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John Calabrese teaches international relations at American University in Washington, DC. He is the book review editor of The Middle East Journal and a non-resident senior fellow at the Middle East Institute. He previously served as director of MEI’s Middle East-Asia Project.

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Aramco’s Diversification Strategy: Fueling Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

Aramco’s journey reflects not just the shift in Saudi energy policy but a broader reimagining of what national oil companies can achieve on the global stage.

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U.S. Focus on Regional Integration and Partnerships

On U.S.-Gulf relations, a Harris administration would inherit a well-established framework to advance – one it is unlikely to abandon.

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China’s Expanding Solar Footprint in the Gulf

The Chinese solar industry is strategically expanding into Gulf markets, leveraging the region’s immense solar potential while navigating the risks associated with intense competition and harsh environmental conditions.

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Gulf-Southeast Asian Ties: Expectations Still Outpacing Progress – For Now

Economic ties between Gulf Arab and Southeast Asian countries remain underdeveloped, however there is a solid foundation for and interest in deeper engagement on both sides.