خلیج و سیاست حوزه انرژی

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Saudi Arabia's War with the Houthis: Old Borders, New Lines

Heeding fears over Iranian subversion and the security of the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait, the United States and other countries have been drawn into a longstanding Saudi-Yemeni dispute whose deep roots may not be fully appreciated.

۹ آوریل ۲۰۱۵

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Asher Orkaby

Brief Analysis

Polarized Arab Reactions to the Iran Nuclear Framework

The Assad regime and Hezbollah back Iran's view of the announced parameters, but most other Arab officials and commentators are openly skeptical.

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David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

Gulf Fears of Iranian Subversion

The Yemen intervention and other recent actions show how concerned the Gulf states are about the Iranian threat, though an even greater challenge may emerge from their severe tactics against domestic dissent.

۲ آوریل ۲۰۱۵

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt

Articles & Testimony

Uncertain of Obama, Arab States Gear Up for War

A pan-Arab coalition with a patchy record steps up as Yemen falls apart and U.S. policy remains unclear... Read the full article on the Wall Street Journal website.

۲۹ مارس ۲۰۱۵

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David Schenker
Gilad Wenig

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Assisting the Arab Military Intervention in Yemen

Washington can play a valuable behind-the-scenes role in Operation Decisive Storm, maximizing the chance that U.S. allies can prevent a Houthi takeover.

۲۷ مارس ۲۰۱۵

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Michael Knights

Qatari leader Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani - source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

Uneven Diplomacy: The U.S.-Qatar Relationship

The president should use tomorrow's visit to channel Qatar's diplomatic energies in directions more in line with U.S. regional policy.

۲۳ فوریهٔ ۲۰۱۵

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Saudi Arabia's Old al-Qaeda Terrorists Form New Threat

New allegations by an al-Qaeda prisoner in the United States have revived questions about official Saudi support for 9/11, while at home the kingdom has been re-arresting former al-Qaeda convicts in a new war on terror.

۱۱ فوریهٔ ۲۰۱۵

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt

Articles & Testimony

Stand-Off in Sana: Yemen’s Crisis Worries the World

Even if a political timetable can be arranged and President Mansour Hadi can hold on, further destabilization appears inevitable.

۳۰ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۵

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Princely Personalities Sidelined in Saudi Arabia

The latest shakeup among Saudi decisionmakers will require Washington to work on new relationships in Riyadh and perhaps reconfirm understandings reached at Tuesday's summit.

۳۰ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۵

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

The Dangers of Saudi Succession

Riyadh is entering unknown territory with its succession system at a time when threats and distractions have sprung up on multiple fronts.

۲۶ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۵

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Riyadh Rendezvous: Obama to Meet with New Saudi King

The length of the meeting and the names of the Saudi officials in attendance will reveal as much as any government communique or briefing on what subjects were discussed.

۲۶ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۵

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Coup in Yemen: Saudi Arabia's Nightmare

The apparent collapse of the Yemeni government is a headache for Riyadh and bodes ill for U.S. counterterrorism strategy.

۲۰ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۵

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Why the UAE's Star Is Rising

Unlike most Persian Gulf states, the UAE does not need to balance its counterterrorism policies with any delicate ties to Sunni conservatives.

۱۸ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۵

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt

Articles & Testimony

Royal Roulette

The West should be bracing for a stormy succession battle in the House of Saud.

۷ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۵

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

The GCC in 2015: Domestic Security Trumps Regional Integration

The conservative Gulf Arab states are functioning more cohesively again after a year of diplomatic tensions, but questions persist about political reform, economic integration, and demographic issues.

۱۵ دسامبر ۲۰۱۴

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Karen E. Young

Brief Analysis

Saudi Cabinet Changes Suggest Domestic Discontent

The sudden removal of several ministers is most likely a response to popular dissatisfaction with the government's performance at home.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Between ISIS and Iran: Bahrain Tweaks Washington

Amid electoral boycotts and continued concerns about ISIS and Iran, King Hamad has reappointed a prime minister whom Washington regards as an impediment to political progress.

۱ دسامبر ۲۰۱۴

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Regional Nuclear Plans in the Aftermath of an Iran Deal

While the purpose of multilateral negotiations with Iran is to reduce proliferation concerns, successful talks may in fact accelerate nuclear plans in the Gulf states and Jordan.

۲۱ نوامبر ۲۰۱۴

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Simon Henderson
Olli Heinonen

Brief Analysis

Qatar Makes Peace With Its Gulf Neighbors

A late-night agreement in Riyadh appears to have resolved the diplomatic spat between Qatar and its GCC partners, opening up the possibility of more diplomatic coordination and greater unity.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Morocco Deepens Anti-IS Gulf Ties, but Neglects Returning Jihadi Threat

Even as Rabat sends delegations abroad to garner support for its security programs, the question remains: Why is Morocco one of the largest sources of IS fighters in the Arab world?

۱۳ نوامبر ۲۰۱۴

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Vish Sakthivel

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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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