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Risks of Maritime Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz
If the United States does not accompany its military deterrent efforts with strong diplomatic signals, the current cycle of ship seizures and Iranian retaliatory measures could spiral into something resembling the 1980s Tanker War.
Jul 21, 2023
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  • Farzin Nadimi
A view of the beleaguered FSO Safer oil tanker in the Red Sea, off the coast of Yemen's rebel-held Rass Issa port in the western Hodeidah province, during operations to remove more than a million barrels of oil from the tanker vessel - source: Reuters
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Salvaging the Safer: The UN’s Plan to Avert Environmental Disaster in Yemen
Washington has done much to advocate and fund the crucial salvage operation, but now it needs to make sure the combatants do not turn the replacement vessel into another political tool.
Jun 22, 2023
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  • Noam Raydan
A view of the 18th hole of a 2022 LIV Golf tournament in Thailand - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
Saudi Arabia’s Golf Game Is About a Lot More Than Golf
The headline sports deal holds wider implications for normalization with Israel, nuclear proliferation, and Saudi modernization, among other pressing bilateral issues.
Jun 18, 2023
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Bolstering Saudi Arabia’s CBRN Defenses
The kingdom has substantial gaps in its ability to handle nonconventional attacks or incidents involving the release of hazardous materials, but addressing them now could improve both its readiness at home and its interoperability with foreign forces.
Jun 14, 2023
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  • Faris Almaari
A view of the 18th hole of a 2022 LIV Golf tournament in Thailand - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Golf Detente: Saudi Arabia’s LIV to Merge with the PGA
The deal raises questions about Riyadh’s human rights record and media double standards, but its most important outcome may be further diversification of the Saudi economy away from oil dependence.
Jun 7, 2023
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  • David Schenker
Articles & Testimony
Will OPEC’s Cuts Stabilize the Oil Market—and Affect Gas Prices at the Pump?
The cartel’s idea of price stability doesn’t match Washington’s, nor will it help international efforts to isolate Russia.
Jun 5, 2023
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Is OPEC About to Play With Oil Prices as the Summer Driving Season Starts?
With Saudi princes publicly warning oil traders and U.S.-Chinese economic factors coming to a head, the markets may be headed for further volatility.
May 26, 2023
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  • Simon Henderson
Gulf of Aden Migrants
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Migration from the Horn of Africa to Yemen: Not Just a Passing Phenomenon
Though Yemen struggles with economic, political, and environmental issues of its own, more and more migrants are crossing the country's borders in hopes of a better life.
May 25, 2023
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  • Muneer Binwaber
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Fikra Forum
New Kuwait Poll Shows Little Interest in Protests Despite Deadlock, Split Views of Global Powers
In a new public opinion poll commissioned by The Washington Institute and conducted in March-April by an independent regional firm, Kuwaitis appeared averse to any disruptions at home or around the region, even as tensions grow across Kuwait’s political scene.
May 18, 2023
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  • Frances McDonough
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Another Round of Negotiations with the Houthis: AQAP as Potential Spoiler in Yemen
If talks with the Houthis continue to ignore key Yemeni stakeholders, al-Qaeda is poised to absorb disillusioned tribal groups into its ranks.
May 16, 2023
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  • Mohamed Mokhtar Qandil
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Fikra Forum
New Saudi Opinion Poll Shows 40 Percent Still Back Some Ties with Israel; Three-Fourths Say Rocket Fire Against Israel Will Have Negative Effects
A rare public opinion poll in Saudi Arabia, commissioned by the Washington Institute and conducted in March/April 2023 by a reputable regional firm, reveals an intriguing mix of attitudes—some in line with emerging Saudi government policies; others, not so much.
May 15, 2023
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  • David Pollock
UAE President Muhammad bin Zayed - source: Reuters
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Making Sense of the UAE’s Latest Leadership Appointments
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's recent decisions aim to refresh the image of UAE leadership, ushering in the next generations of rulers.
May 12, 2023
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  • Dr. Clemens Chay
GCC
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Fikra Forum
Syria’s Normalization and the GCC: Adjusting to A New Modus Vivendi
Though GCC member states may disagree on Syria's normalization, the collective memory of past conflicts and the desire for regional stability will likely override internal divisions.
May 10, 2023
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  • Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco
national Security Advisor Jake Sullivan addresses the Institute's 2023 Soref Symposium
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Brief Analysis
Keynote Address by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
Watch video or read a transcript of a new Biden administration speech on U.S. policy in the Middle East, delivered at The Washington Institute’s 2023 Soref Symposium.
May 4, 2023
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  • Jake Sullivan
◆ 2023 Soref Symposium
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Fikra Forum
New Bahrain Poll Reveals Support for Russia, Entente with Iran, Split on Israel
A rare public opinion poll in Bahrain, commissioned by the Washington Institute and conducted in March/April by an independent regional firm, shows surprisingly high levels of popular approval for Russia—including its war aims in Ukraine.
May 3, 2023
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  • David Pollock
The guided missile submarine USS Florida - source: Department of Defense
Brief Analysis
U.S. Deploys Cruise Missile Submarine to Strengthen Deterrence Against Iran
Amid rising tensions with Tehran and its proxies, the United States is sending a message by openly deploying one of its few guided missile submarines to the region.
Apr 14, 2023
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  • Farzin Nadimi
OPEC flag
Articles & Testimony
Are Surprise Oil Production Cuts a Saudi Message to Washington?
One hopes that the U.S. intelligence community picked up all the chatter between oil producers even if energy analysts and the news media did not.
Apr 3, 2023
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  • Simon Henderson
UAE President Muhammad bin Zayed - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
UAE President Appoints Son as Crown Prince
A series of rapid announcements has indicated the Emirati leader’s vision for the future of Abu Dhabi and the rest of the UAE.
Mar 31, 2023
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Israel’s Offshore Gas Attracts Foreign Energy Giants
A joint BP/UAE takeover bid for Israel’s NewMed Energy reflects increasing demand for East Mediterranean gas and confidence that there is more to be found.
Mar 29, 2023
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  • Simon Henderson
Saudi Deputy Prime Minister Prince Abdullah greets Iranian President Khatami in Jeddah in May 1999 - source: Reuters
Brief Analysis
Clarifying the Status of Previous Iran-Saudi Agreements
The steps taken to actually implement Riyadh and Tehran’s new normalization accord bear close watching given the uncertainties surrounding their 1998 and 2001 agreements.
Mar 16, 2023
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  • Faris Almaari

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The Washington Institute's Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy embodies the Institute's long-term research focus on the conservative Arab Gulf states -- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman -- and the key role these countries play collectively as a primary source of the world's oil and natural gas.

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