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How Gulf States Are Reinterpreting National Security Beyond Their Land Borders
Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE have determined that their national security goes beyond their physical borders. It is just as important to shield their airspace, territorial waters, and even maritime trade routes.
· August 1, 2024
Border Traffic: How Syria Uses Captagon to Gain Leverage Over Saudi Arabia
Bashar al-Assad’s regime has used the drug partly as a means of ensuring that Syria is reintegrated into the Arab world, allowing its leadership to reinforce its position after years of isolation and conflict.
· July 9, 2024
Pivotal States: Is a Deeper Alliance With Saudi Arabia Worth It?
July 8, 2024
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- Christopher S. Chivvis,
- Aaron David Miller,
- Ambassador Dennis Ross,
- Kim Ghattas
The GCC’s Multipolar Pivot: From Shifting Trade Patterns to New Financial and Diplomatic Alliances
The Gulf Cooperation Council has shifted its energy export focus to Asia, particularly India and China. This is part of a broader shift as GCC members look to expand their geopolitical alliances away from the West.
- Alexandre Kateb
The Cost of the Gulf’s Booming Business in Africa
Late last year, over 50 African leaders gathered in Riyadh for the first ever Saudi-Africa summit. Their objective? To wangle a slice of the $40 billion Saudi Arabia plans to invest in Africa.
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