Ali Mokdad, Muhamed Almaliky, and Mohammed Hassan Khalil
Middle East countries that avoided the worst of the global coronavirus pandemic in its early weeks are now reeling from its spread. Watch a video conversation with three physicians with unique expertise on Middle East health issues.
Policy Notes
Whether the young Saudi crown prince ultimately ascends to the throne will entail plenty of plot twists, but it also holds serious implications for the kingdom, the region, and U.S. interests.
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Kristian Coates Ulrichsen and Simon Henderson
In a Gulf region experiencing sharp tensions, how might a leadership transition in Kuwait affect a much-needed node of stability?
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At a time when attention is focused on the problems democracy has brought in one part of the Middle East, such as the Palestinian territories, it has been easy to overlook how democratic processes were key to resolving a crisis in another Middle Eastern country: Kuwait. The January 15 death of...
Articles & Op-Eds
King Salman may not be on his deathbed, but his son is renowned for not wanting to waste an opportunity.
