Saudi Arabia

Yemen: A Battle for Energy Supremacy

Ashay Abbhi • May 23 2015 • Articles

Yemen is the amphitheatre where the gladiators will fight each other for the coveted prize of significant amount of resources, clout, and strengthened political will

Upgrading the Arab League by Establishing a Joint Military Force?

Martin Beck • May 22 2015 • Articles

It cannot be excluded that the initiative to build a Arab military force will share the fate of previous launches: a big announcement followed by a rather low performance

Is the Saudi-U.S. Relationship “Broken”?

Anna Viden • May 9 2014 • Articles

Despite misalignment on certain crucial issues, the Saudi-U.S. strategic alliance is not “broken”. Most of the main pillars of the relationship are still relevant.

Succession in Saudi Arabia and What It Means for the Future of Saudi Policy

Robert Mason • Apr 29 2014 • Articles

Succession is designed for the purpose of ensuring a smooth transition of state leadership, but it is always a complex affair.

Review – Buraimi: The Struggle for Power, Influence and Oil in Arabia

Tore T. Petersen • Mar 26 2014 • Features

Morton provides insight into the disputes of the South Eastern Arabian Peninsula, yet fails to provide an adequate understanding of US policy in the region.

Saudi – Bangladeshi Relations in Perspective

Robert Mason • Feb 27 2014 • Articles

Should Saudi tensions with Iran ease, relations with Bangladesh could pick up as Ministers in Riyadh feel able to further diversify relations in South Asia.

Winners and Losers in the Syrian Civil War

Mohammed Nuruzzaman • Jan 30 2014 • Articles

The Syrian civil war has shaken up the political and strategic environment of the Middle East region, with all outcomes likely to bring political and economic uncertainties.

The Iran Nuclear Deal – A Preliminary Analysis

Mohammed Nuruzzaman • Dec 11 2013 • Articles

The recent interim agreement between Iran and the P5+1 raises interesting implications for regional peace and stability in the Middle East, particularly in relation to Israel and Saudi Arabia.

The Geopolitics of the Struggle for Syria

Bassel F. Salloukh • Sep 23 2013 • Articles

The disaster in Syria epitomizes the destructive effects of the sectarianization of regional geopolitical battles and the use of the popular Arab uprisings for otherwise geopolitical ends.

Review – After the Sheikhs

Kenneth C Upsall • Sep 18 2013 • Features

Davidson’s analysis falls short of the book subtitle’s stated purpose, as he fails to present any kind of hypothesis or scenario for the collapse of Persian Gulf Monarchies.

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