Regional Affairs

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A Lack of Options in Yemen

The United States has not developed adequate responses for dealing with hybrid groups like the Houthis.

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Great Expectations: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

The institutionalization of the Gulf-India partnership through the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor has solidified India’s shift away from Iran and toward the Gulf states.

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Tactical Theatrics: Iranian Proxies and Allies Respond to the War in Gaza

Iran and its allies appear to be engaged in symbolic actions against Israeli and U.S. forces rather than openly provoking a war, but these theatrics still risk igniting a regional war all involved parties want to avoid.

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The Violence in Gaza: Arab Public Opinion Matters

Israel’s devastating war in Gaza may change the political dynamics not only in the Middle East but in the United States, too.

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The Houthi War on Israel

If the Houthis are attacking Israel, their local rivals will be less inclined to attack them.

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Five Climate Challenges the Gulf States Might Not Have Time to Solve

Whether it is water and food scarcity, migration pressures, or infrastructure damage due to extreme weather events, the pace at which Gulf governments are willing to implement pro-climate policies might not be fast enough to mitigate the most pressing challenges.

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OPEC and IEA at Odds Over Long-Term Oil Demand Outlook

The divergence between the IEA and OPEC outlooks is largely due to assumptions regarding the speed at which internal combustion engine vehicles will be replaced by electric vehicles.

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Iran Confident Israel-Hamas Conflict Can Advance Its Geostrategic Position

In offering support for Hamas and the Palestinian cause, Tehran is likely to avoid direct regime – or irretrievable Hezbollah – entanglement to shield its core strategic interests.

Saudi Regional Headquarters Program Deadline Looms

Beneath Saudi officials’ tough talk on the Regional Headquarters Program lies a strong desire for constructive engagement with top global firms and attracting greater inflows of foreign investment.

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