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Uncertain: Iran Policies of U.S. Presidential Candidates

Regardless of who prevails in November's presidential election, the next U.S. administration may contend with either a nuclear-armed or fragmented Iran.

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The Kurdish View on the U.S. Election

Iraq’s Kurdish population may benefit more from a consistent U.S. foreign policy under Harris than the unpredictability of another Trump term.

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The Presidential Election’s Implications for Gulf Oil Exporters

The opposing candidates’ energy policy agendas have stark differences, and each will have ramifications for the Gulf oil exporters, the global climate agenda, and international trade relations.

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Iran Might Reevaluate its Strategy

The relative failure of Iranian missile strikes has significantly eroded the value of Tehran’s enormous investment in its missile and drone technology and raised serious questions among Iran’s regional allies about the ability of Tehran to come to their defense.

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Gulf Countries Seek to Avoid Getting Drawn Into the Israel-Iran Confrontation

Gulf Arab states are yet again watching on the sidelines as other powers shape their present and future strategic environment.

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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.

Uncertain: Iran Policies of U.S. Presidential Candidates

Regardless of who prevails in November's presidential election, the next U.S. administration may contend with either a nuclear-armed or fragmented Iran.

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