Gulf States
A complex reality: Saudi-Pakistani alliance is not a hostile pact against Israel - opinion
Israel should avoid misinterpreting the pact as a hostile alignment aimed directly at it.
Scholars say Iran intensified repressions, focused on hangings and an Internet blackout
Sharren Haskel: 'This is not a territorial conflict, but a religious, cultural conflict'
Striking Hamas in Doha: Qatar's duplicity, the Gulf's ambivalence, and Israel's evolving doctrine
New Delhi, Gulf investors, and Washington push IMEC forward despite Gaza war, tariffs - analysis
Israel’s planners view IMEC as an opportunity to transition from an 'island economy' to a land-sea hinge.
Gulf countries hold meeting ahead of UNGA that might see declaration of a Palestinian state
Heavyweights such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia are holding meetings and discussions about the region. These have implications for their policy on Israel and Palestinian issues.
Gulf, Arab states celebrate Israel's shift on Gaza aid as achievement - analysis
This highlights the significance of this for these countries and other Arab states. The UAE is a member of the Abraham Accords. Some have assumed that Saudi Arabia might join in the future.
Saudi crown prince meets Iranian foreign minister in Jeddah
The two discussed relations and the latest regional developments, Saudi state news agency SPA said.
Deterrence to diplomacy: Can Israel’s military might facilitate Middle East peace? - opinion
It overestimates the appeal of military might while ignoring the real motivations that have historically led Arab states to normalize relations with Israel.
Axis of the weak: Iran's proxy network has been severely damaged - opinion
Iran’s axis of proxies has taken a serious hit and has become an axis of the weak.
Gulf states seeking stability, hope US strikes on Iran will not spark wider conflict - analysis
Most of these countries have already dealt with the 624 days of crisis that Hamas's October 7 massacre caused. They want regional stability and peace.
From the Basij to Balochistan: How Iran has encircled the Arab world - opinion
Iran’s peripheral militias and quiet encirclement of the Arab world.
How the keffiyeh has been co-opted and weaponized - opinion
The keffiyeh is now worn as a symbol of violence, terror, incitement, and antisemitism.
Understanding Pakistan’s risky alignment with Iran - opinion
Pakistan’s tilt toward Iran may carry significant costs. Washington has warned that countries doing business with Tehran could face secondary sanctions.
Behind the Gulf’s condemnations: A strategic interest in Israel's strikes on Iran - opinion
Despite the public discourse, Israel's strikes on Iran align with the strategic interests of the Gulf states.
