خلیج و سیاست حوزه انرژی

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Conflict and Cover-Up: The Real Story of What Is Happening in Yemen

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.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

The Evolution of Shia Insurgency in Bahrain

With Iran's help, militant cells are poised to add unmanned vehicles, anti-armor weapons, and other potent capabilities to their existing IED and combat skill set.

۲۴ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۸

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Michael Knights
Matthew Levitt

Video

Brief Analysis

How Can Saudi Arabia and Egypt Help Confront Toxic Ideologies?

Two experts discuss how Washington can use its warming relations with Cairo and Riyadh to foster soft-power reform campaigns.

۲۲ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۸

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Joseph Braude
Samuel Tadros

تحلیل کوتاه

نزاع امارات متحده عربی و قطر تشدید می‌شود

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.

۱۷ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۸

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سایمون هندرسون

Articles & Testimony

To Understand the Complexities of Saudi Arabia, a Quick Course in 'Riyadhology'

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.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Will the Trump Administration Force Oman to Choose Sides?

Washington and its Gulf allies are pressuring Oman on weapons smuggling and other issues, but the president should not discount the depth and potential usefulness of the sultan's ties with Tehran.

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Jay Solomon

Brief Analysis

Is Saudi Arabia's Counterterrorism Approach Shifting?

Signs of an evolution in the way Riyadh views the terrorism problem provide an opening for the United States to encourage broader and deeper change in this area.

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt

Articles & Testimony

Iran after Sanctions: Military Procurement and Force-Structure Decisions

Washington and its Gulf Arab partners should collectively hinder Tehran's efforts to close capability gaps, modernize its military, and develop its Shia foreign legion into a more effective expeditionary force.

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Michael Eisenstadt

Brief Analysis

Israel's Gas Disappointment

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

۲۱ دسامبر ۲۰۱۷

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Mohammed bin Salman Doesn't Want to Talk About Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia's rulers have lots of worries, but Trump's announcement about the holy city isn't one of them.

۱۴ دسامبر ۲۰۱۷

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Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

From Bahrain to Jerusalem

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

۱۳ دسامبر ۲۰۱۷

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Simon Henderson

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, casts his vote for president

Articles & Testimony

America Can't Turn Back the Clock on Iran

When it comes to U.S. policy on the Gulf and Iran, Washington should abandon any wrong-headed notions about resurrecting the pre-1979 security architecture.

۱۳ دسامبر ۲۰۱۷

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Haisam Hassanein
Wesam Hassanein

Video

Brief Analysis

The Middle East through Gulf Eyes: Trip Report from Riyadh, Muscat, and Abu Dhabi

Four scholars share their findings from high-level meetings in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. Read a summary or watch complete video of their conversation.

۱۲ دسامبر ۲۰۱۷

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Robert Satloff
Michael Singh
Katherine Bauer
Lori Plotkin Boghardt

Brief Analysis

The Perilous Future of Post-Saleh Yemen

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.

۷ دسامبر ۲۰۱۷

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Iran May Double Down on Foreign Militias After Its 'Victory' Against the Islamic State

The Islamic Republic's self-declared triumphs in Syria and Iraq could embolden it to expand the role of its "International Basij" and build more-formidable proxies in Afghanistan, Yemen, and other locales.

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Farzin Nadimi

Brief Analysis

Possible Iranian Links to the Claimed Houthi Missile Launch Against the UAE

Early signs indicate that the rebels may have attempted to strike an Emirati nuclear site with an Iranian cruise missile -- a claim that could heighten international pressure on Tehran and raise the stakes of the regional conflict if confirmed.

۴ دسامبر ۲۰۱۷

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Farzin Nadimi

Articles & Testimony

The Regional Dimensions of Hariri's Resignation: Will Iran and Hizballah Compromise?

The prime minister's move was only a temporary setback for Tehran and its chief proxy, whose foothold in Lebanon and the wider Middle East is strong enough to withstand Saudi pressure for the foreseeable future.

۲۸ نوامبر ۲۰۱۷

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Hanin Ghaddar

Articles & Testimony

Saudi 'Purge' a Re-Branding Attempt to Launch a 'Second Kingdom'

Most royal family members understand that the crown prince is merely trying to stave off potential unrest, so U.S. critics should reconsider their objections to his recent moves.

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Haisam Hassanein
Wesam Hassanein

Brief Analysis

Saudi Arabia's War on Lebanon

In seeking to combat Iranian influence, Riyadh could undermine an already vulnerable Lebanese economy and threaten the country's tenuous calm.

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Hanin Ghaddar

Articles & Testimony

How the War in Yemen Explains the Future of Saudi Arabia

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.

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Simon Henderson

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Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy

The Washington Institute's Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy embodies the Institute's long-term research focus on the conservative Arab Gulf states -- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman -- and the key role these countries play collectively as a primary source of the world's oil and natural gas.

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