The short-term effects of the U.S. presidential election for policy toward the Gulf region are likely to be minimal, though the most consequential effect may be indirect and long term.
Whether or not former President Donald J. Trump wins the presidency for a second time, his commercial brand will remain a visible feature of the Gulf region.
The outcome of the U.S. presidential election is unlikely to have a major impact on the Saudi economy in 2025, but policy differences between the two candidates could have longer-term implications for the kingdom.
While Iraqi leaders consistently emphasize the importance of Western investment in their energy sector, their actions instead are increasing Iraq’s dependence on Chinese markets and oil firms.
وصول هاريس كأول امرأة إلى البيت الأبيض سوف يكون تاريخياً بالفعل، ولكنه ليس من المتوقع أن يكون مفصلياً من حيث المضمون. ولكن عودة دونالد ترامب إلى البيت الأبيض هذه المرة سوف تكون مفصلية بالفعل
من المرجح أن يكون تأثير الانتخابات الرئاسية الأمريكية على سياسة الولايات المتحدة تجاه منطقة الخليج محدود على المدى القصير، ولكن قد يكون هناك أثر كبير غير مباشر على المدى الطويل
The October 25 edition of the Iran Media Review surveys President Masoud Pezeshkian’s sub-Cabinet appointments, following a trend of inclusivity of rival political factions as well as ethnic and religious minorities.
The October 22 edition of the Iran Media Review explores Iranian commentary following an EU-GCC joint statement calling on Iran to end its occupation of the Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa islands.
Routledge released the anthology "Future Stories in the Global Heritage Industry" edited by Alia Yunis.
Boston University: Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman delivered a lecture on the military assault to liberate the city of Mosul from ISIS and international efforts to relieve the humanitarian problems of Iraqi civilians displaced by that battle.
The National: Silliman participated in a public panel discussion covering the implications of the U.S. elections for the Gulf and the Middle East.