الخليج وسياسة الطاقة

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The Saudis are frustrated by their inability to block what they regard as Iran's return to diplomatic respectability and Washington's conciliatory approach to Tehran.

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Simon Henderson

Saudi 'Hidden Hand' Steering Iran Nuclear Talks?

The first round of Iran nuclear talks in Geneva broke down earlier this month after the P5+1 failed to reach consensus on a short-term deal that would have eased up sanctions and allowed Iran to continue enriching uranium at reduced levels. Talks apparently ended over France's demand that Iran stop

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Simon Henderson

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Iran Nuclear Negotiations: An Emerging Deal in Geneva?

"The idea that Iran can negotiate with the United States and be recognized as a responsible member of the international community just fills the House of Saud with complete dread." As the P5+1 countries approach a deal on Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, veteran Gulf analyst Simon Henderson assesses the significance

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

The Nuclear Handshake

Saudi nervousness over Iran's nuclear advances may prompt the kingdom to act on its own longstanding nuclear preparations.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

The U.S.-Saudi Royal Rumble

In the wake of recent tensions, the House of Saud could make things very unpleasant for Washington in these seven ways.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Spat or Split? Saudi Arabia's Diplomatic Anger with Washington

The kingdom's rejection of a Security Council seat has fueled predictions of a major and perhaps rapid shift in bilateral relations.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

The Saudi Women's Driving Campaign in Perspective

Turnout for the Saudi women drivers demonstration planned for late October will help gauge public interest in mobilizing for reforms in the kingdom.

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt

Brief Analysis

The Diplomatic Bonus of Gaza's Offshore Natural Gas

Agreement to develop a gas field off Gaza's Mediterranean coast could boost the peace process with Israel.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Bahrain's Next Ambassador in Washington

Bahrain's proposal of a serving military officer and royal family member as its new envoy will likely complicate relations with the United States.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Yemen's Successful Revolution

With help from Washington and the GCC, Yemen's political transition has been successful thus far, though deeper reform efforts will test the new government's stability.

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Daniel Green

Articles & Testimony

Natural Gas Export Options for Israel and Cyprus

An in-depth report on the various opportunities and obstacles that have arisen following major offshore gas finds in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Bahrain's Challenge to U.S. Diplomacy

Bahrain's decision to restrict contact between foreign diplomats and political activists should be condemned by Washington and ignored by the U.S. embassy in Manama.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Useful Leverage, in the Right Circumstances

Saudi Arabia has been one of the most important allies of the United States. But it has also staunchly supported opposition to reform and democracy in the Gulf, and now may offer aid to the Egyptian military that could dwarf what America provides. Should the United States continue to view

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Dennis Ross

Brief Analysis

Bahrain's Planned Day of Rebellion

Tension is peaking in Bahrain, where some opposition groups have called for huge protests that could turn violent.

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Simon Henderson

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The Saudi Angle on the Obama-Putin Rift

If Riyadh concludes a major arms deal with Moscow in return for reduced Russian backing of the Assad regime, it will come at the expense of U.S. influence in the Middle East and possibly across the world.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

U.S. Shale Poses a Looming Challenge to Saudi Energy Policy

A Saudi prince's tweet has focused attention on a likely fall in the price of oil, which could boost the global economy while causing instability in the kingdom.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Kuwait's Elections: It's Not What Happens Now, but What Happens Next

Tomorrow's parliamentary vote is unlikely to calm the country's domestic scene, and special interest groups outside the legislature may take up more air in Kuwait's political life for the time being.

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt

Brief Analysis

Egypt's Ripple Effect in the Gulf

The dramatic developments in Egypt are likely to energize domestic dissent in some Gulf oil states, so Washington should encourage its allies there to respond in creative and forward-looking ways.

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt

Articles & Testimony

How Yemen Chewed Itself Dry

Foreign Affairs selected Institute research assistant Adam Heffez's investigation of qat overcultivation's role in depleting Yemen's water supply for its "Best of 2013" collection.

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Adam Heffez

Brief Analysis

Gulf Aid to Egypt and U.S. Policy

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait's new financial aid to Cairo should be used to facilitate a political transition and stabilize Egypt's fragile economy.

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Simon Henderson

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