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Israeli and American bombing has dealt the biggest blow to Iran in decades. Will Gulf Arab states make the most of this window of opportunity?

What the Gulf states must do to establish deterrence over Iran

Iran's defeat at the hands of Israel has presented an opportunity for the likes of Saudi Arabia and the UAE to make sure it never rebuilds to the same threat level. That requires two things.

Kevin Donegan 09 July 2025

A panoramic view of Manama and its modern buildings

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How a skilled workforce and robust private sector keep Bahrain ahead

Bahrain's oil sector is relatively small for the Gulf. So, the kingdom has been an early adopter of economic diversification and has harnessed the advantage of a well-developed education sector.

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi 27 May 2023

The joint announcement acknowledges the trade's negative impact on the security, health, and political landscape of the region

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Can US-UK sanctions dismantle Syria's drug industry?

The joint announcement acknowledges the trade's negative impact on the security, health, and political landscape of the region

Caroline Rose 31 March 2023

FIFA has appointed Anoud al-Asmari as the first Saudi woman to serve as an international football referee. (Via Twitter)

Anoud Al-Asmari: The 1st Saudi Arabian Woman to Receive A FIFA Badge

Since last week, Anoud Al-Asmari has been the talk of the Arab and international media, thanks to her success in becoming the first Saudi Arabian woman to receive A FIFA badge. On Saturday, 7…

Sarah Gamal 13 January 2023

Arabian Gulf Cup. (Photo Credit: Times of Oman)

The Land of Mesopotamia is Hosting Gulf 25

The Arabian Gulf Cup will return to Iraqi territory after a forty-four-year absence, thanks to Iraq’s successful bid to host the twenty-fifth edition in Basra in January 2023. The biennial…

Sarah Gamal 30 December 2022

A screenshot from a video published by the Egyptian military spokesman on the Bright Star 2021.

New Trends in Arab Defense Policy

For almost a century, security turmoil, civil wars, terrorism, and cross-border conflicts have been some of the constant features of the Middle East region. However, in the past decade, the…

Dalia Ziada 16 September 2022

A picture taken on May 13, 2019, shows the crude oil tanker, Amjad, which was one of two Saudi reported tankers that were damaged in a series of sabotage attacks, off the coast of the Gulf emirate of Fujairah. (Getty)

Iran Arouses Fear in the Arab Gulf

In recent days, the U.S. military has dispatched a carrier group to the Gulf while drafting contingency plans for the deployment of up to 120,000 troops to the Middle East in the event of Iranian…

Joseph Braude 17 May 2019

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