Tremors from the 9/11 “Earthquake” Continue to Shape the Gulf and Relations With U.S.
The 9/11 attacks reshaped Gulf Arab perceptions of terrorism and Islamism, of each other, and of strategic relations with Tehran and Washington.
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Tunisia’s Political Crisis Reverberates Across the Region
Though Gulf states have different strategic interests and espouse contrasting ideas on how to achieve their goals, their official responses to the events in Tunisia suggest a preference for stability and security.
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Eye to the Horizon: The UAE’s Maritime Ambitions
The UAE is increasingly looking to the maritime domain as an area of regional and global cooperation but also as a vessel of continued power projection.
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Saudi-Emirati Competition Lays Bare State-Led Pursuit of Economic Interests
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are pushing to advance their economic interests, but it does not necessarily have to be a zero-sum game.
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The Saudi-UAE Race for Hydrogen: A Play for the Renewables Narrative, Not Profits
Why are Saudi and Emirati policymakers committing billions of dollars to developing production capacity for a fuel for which there is almost no existing commercial demand?
The Future of OPEC+ and Saudi-UAE Relations
On July 8, AGSIW hosted a private briefing on the developing OPEC+ dispute and the repercussions for the future of the alliance as well as Saudi-UAE relations.
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The UAE and Saudi Arabia: The Partnership Endures Despite Oil Dispute
Long-standing but underappreciated differences between the UAE and Saudi Arabia are becoming more obvious, but their continuing shared interests remain decisive.
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Saudi-Emirati Rift Over Oil Policy Scuttles OPEC+ Deal
An OPEC+ deal, which was close to being within reach, collapsed over a dispute between the two Gulf allies, jeopardizing the interests of all constituents and leaving consumers at the mercy of market volatility.
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Iraq Steps Up Solar Energy Plans With 2 GW Award to the UAE
Iraq’s deal with Masdar offers hope for Baghdad’s renewable energy agenda and for alleviating electricity shortages that have long plagued the country.
Obaid AlBudoor: An Emirati Photographer Finds Beauty in the Desert Wilderness
A self-taught local photographer explores the region’s hidden gems and captures underrepresented cultural practices.
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