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Day One Problems: Yemen

No matter who wins the presidency in November, the United States will need a strategy that allows it to protect free and open trade in the Red Sea without becoming bogged down in an open-ended conflict in Yemen.

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Saudi National Day Evolves

Saudi Arabia's 94th National Day reflected a new seriousness in the kingdom, alongside the celebrations.

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For Gulf Countries, There May Be No Clear Preference Between Trump and Harris

GCC states will see advantages and disadvantages from either outcome in the U.S. presidential election but will rely on the persistence of long-standing ties.

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The UAE’s Network-Based Vision for Economic Integration

The United Arab Emirates’ global trade and investment policy is providing an alternative vision to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

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Modi 3.0: India Confronts New Realities in a Chaotic Middle East

Modi’s strategy in his third term reveals a deliberate effort to maintain strategic autonomy while navigating the complex and volatile Middle East.

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Iran After the Lebanon Debacle: Suppress Domestic Dissent and Dash for the Bomb?

Undeterred by the politically and militarily decapitated Hezbollah, Israel is free to target critical components of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, and Iran's perceived weakness may fuel domestic opposition.

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The Bread-and-Butter Issues of Jobs and Taxes in the Gulf

As Gulf governments accelerate domestic development agendas, local job creation and tax revenue are measurable indicators of successful economic policymaking.

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Has Gaza Created Structural Impediments to Normalization?

An elusive Gaza cease-fire, a potential collapse in viability of a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, and ratcheting Israel-Hezbollah tensions are key obstacles to the resumption of normalization progress between Israel and Gulf states.

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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.

Day One Problems: Yemen

No matter who wins the presidency in November, the United States will need a strategy that allows it to protect free and open trade in the Red Sea without becoming bogged down in an open-ended conflict in Yemen.

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