The Legacy of Emir Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah: Statesman, Mediator, and Father of Modern Kuwait
On September 29, Kuwait announced the passing of Emir Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah.
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UAE-Israel Economic Ties Proliferate in the Wake of Normalization
Economic ties between the UAE and Israel are moving rapidly in many different directions, but the hard work lies ahead.
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As Iran’s Elite Fall Victim to Coronavirus, Succession Questions Arise
None of Iran’s leadership hopefuls can seize power without IRGC support, and any future leader of the Islamic Republic will be beholden to the IRGC.
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Kuwaiti Foreign Policy Under Sabah al-Ahmed
With the current makeup of Kuwait’s political system, popular influence will continue to play a role in charting Kuwait’s foreign policy.
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Multilateral Platforms Built Framework for Ties with Israel
Israel’s ties intensified in recent years with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain and created an infrastructure conducive to the normalization of relations.
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Remembering Emir Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah
AGSIW offers reflections on Sabah al-Ahmed by former U.S. ambassadors to Kuwait, Deborah K. Jones, Douglas A. Silliman, Lawrence R. Silverman, and Edward W. Gnehm, Jr., as well as former U.S. Ambassador and Representative to the United Nations Thomas R. Pickering.
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Kuwait’s Patient Statesman
The death of Kuwait’s emir, Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, marks the passage of a seasoned diplomat, cunning politician, and valued humanitarian. Will his successor preserve Kuwait’s democratic political culture and independent foreign policy?
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The Politics of Gulf Aid to Sudan
Sudan must determine how to attract stable and sustainable aid flows that don’t fluctuate wildly depending on shifting political winds.
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Iran Chooses a Harsher Tone as it Reacts to the Bahrain-Israel Rapprochement
The normalization of relations with Israel provides another grievance Tehran can use to mobilize Bahrain’s Shias against their rulers.
Why Bahrain is Embracing Normalization With Israel
While the UAE had a complex range of goals, Bahrain is focused on Iran.
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