GulfifQatar’s Essential Diplomacy in the New Balance of PowerThe space open to Qatar may also be more inclusive than other regional initiatives, such as the Abraham Accords, which appear to be more…Mar 2, 2022Mar 2, 2022
GulfifSerbia’s best friend in the Arab world: The UAEWhen Belgrade was thirsty for FDI to help prop-up its ailing economy, the UAE was looking for ways to diversify its economy and Serbia…Feb 22, 2022Feb 22, 2022
GulfifHow Migrant Workers Suffer Under Kuwait’s Increasing Temperature — Gulf International ForumGulf academics in the social science field have already conducted much research on the effects of climate change on Kuwait, and how those…Feb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022
Gulfif“Major Non-NATO Ally”: What did Qatar Get in Washington? — Gulf International ForumSheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Qatar’s emir, met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday, January 31 — the first Gulf…Feb 12, 2022Feb 12, 2022
GulfifHow Does the Ukraine Crisis Affect the Gulf?Tensions between Russia and the West put the GCC states in a dilemma; they must elegantly and strategically balance their relations with…Jan 30, 2022Jan 30, 2022
GulfifHow Does the Ukraine Crisis Affect the Gulf? — Gulf International ForumTensions between Russia and the West put the GCC states in a dilemma; they must delicately and strategically balance their relations with…Jan 30, 2022Jan 30, 2022
GulfifIran’s Perspective on Saudi Arabia’s Next King — Gulf International ForumWith MbS focused on implementing Vision 2030 and reducing tensions with other countries in the neighborhood, Iran could find ways to…Jan 27, 2022Jan 27, 2022
GulfifBehind the UAE’s Russian OutreachSo far, Abu Dhabi has demonstrated skilful political maneuvering; it has managed to build an effective relationship with Moscow, including…Jan 6, 2022Jan 6, 2022
GulfifFighting Terrorism in the Gulf is a Societal Responsibility — Gulf International ForumCounterterrorism is not limited to the Ministry of Interior or the security branches; citizens are aware that they are partners in…Nov 27, 2021Nov 27, 2021
GulfifFormalizing a Middle Eastern “Cold War” — Gulf International ForumMore than ten years after the advent of the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings, the original movements have largely been quashed, but the regional…Nov 12, 2021Nov 12, 2021