خلیج و سیاست حوزه انرژی

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

۱۷ نوامبر ۲۰۱۴

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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?

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Vish Sakthivel

Brief Analysis

Bahrain's Ban on Main Opposition Prompts U.S. Policy Dilemma

Washington faces a stark choice between pressing for political reconciliation or jeopardizing the anti-ISIS coalition and access to important military facilities.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

New Poll Shows Majority of Saudis, Kuwaitis, Emiratis Reject ISIS, Back Two-State Solution with Israel

A rare poll conducted last month in three Gulf Cooperation Council states demonstrates decisive rejection of ISIS and a surprisingly high level of popular support for peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- but also substantial minority support for both the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas.

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David Pollock

Brief Analysis

Falling Oil Prices and Saudi Decisionmaking

As prices drop to around $80 per barrel, more attention is being focused on the mindset of Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter.

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Simon Henderson

Maps & Graphics

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ISIS Has Almost No Popular Support in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or Lebanon

New polls show that the group has curried little favor in key countries, but the nuances behind the numbers have important implications for U.S. policy toward Syria, Iran, and other actors.

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David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

Fast-Tracking the Arab Spring in Yemen

The quick fall of Yemen's capital could push the country toward the Syrian model of sectarian strife, but it also presents an opportunity for reform led by a new political player.

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Abdul-Ghani al-Iryani

Brief Analysis

Yemen Crisis Spells Trouble in Saudi Arabia's Backyard

Washington's Gulf partners in the coalition against ISIS are increasingly distracted by the takeover of the Yemeni capital by pro-Iranian Houthi tribesmen.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Qatar's Not-So-Charitable Record on Terror Finance

A newly created agency aimed at curbing the flow of money to terrorists will not amount to anything unless Qatar actually implements and enforces the relevant laws.

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Matthew Levitt

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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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