All Policy Analysis by سایمون هندرسون

This week's meetings indicate a substantial U.S. effort may be under way to end the Arab diplomatic rift over Qatar.

The fate of the fabulously wealthy but politically marginalized prince has become much more significant amid the kingdom's campaign to fight corruption and open up its economy.

As Saudi military failures draw ever-sharper criticism, Iran seems content to support proxy actions that stop just short of prompting a direct clash with Riyadh.

با توجه به شکایت‌های اماراتی‌ها مبنی بر متوقف کردن هواپیماهای مسافربری غیر نظامی از سوی نیروی هوایی قطر، واشنگتن باید با هر دو طرف درگیر در منازعه جاری خلیج فارس با احتیاط برخورد کند.

The crown prince's rise to the throne could be interrupted by any number of internal dynamics, but studying the nuances of royal relations can help Washington prepare for any nasty surprises.

The country's continuing political and commercial challenges, including limited export possibilities, are hampering development of its Eastern Mediterranean natural gas.

A Bahraini delegation's trip to Israel is the latest sign of burgeoning Gulf outreach to the Jewish state.

The former leader's bloody demise will likely accelerate the country's downward spiral toward anarchy and famine unless decisive diplomatic or military action is taken.

The compiled series provides a timely country-by-country guidebook for engaging non-Islamist, pluralistically inclined actors in North Africa, the Gulf, and the Levant.

The incident, a few miles from the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, could portend escalating regional tensions.

Muhammad bin Salman knows he can't rule alone -- which is why he's been quietly cultivating a group of young princes to serve his agenda.

Instead of viewing Yemen as a poor peripheral country of little strategic importance, the Saudis seem to see it as a dagger aimed at their heart, with Iran holding the hilt.

The shocking spate of high-profile arrests will strengthen the crown prince's political position, but the shakeup raises new concerns about the speed and style of change in the kingdom.

Speculation is widespread that King Salman may soon abdicate in favor of Crown Prince Muhammad, but that is just one of several possible options.

The ongoing Gulf crisis is seen as an almost childish indulgence in Washington and Europe, but diplomacy and PR campaigns have made little progress in bringing it to an end.