Saudi Arabia

Do the Gulf States Need a New Playbook?

After the US-Israel-Iran war — and the strikes that followed the cease-fire — the Gulf states find themselves dangerously exposed. Host Alistair Taylor is joined by MEI Associate Fellow Gregory Gause to discuss the war’s impact on the Gulf, their partnership with the United States, and whether the turmoil of recent months will push Gulf leaders to reassess their alliances and international engagement.

Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Drifting Into a Dangerous Escalation Cycle

The most recent cross-border hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan show how tensions have crossed a dangerous threshold.

Riyadh takes the helm in Yemen

Saudi Arabia has stepped up its efforts to unify and restructure Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces after the rapid expansion and sudden implosion of the United Arab Emirates-backed secessionist Southern Transitional Council following Abu Dhabi’s military withdrawal from the country.