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President Donald Trump meeting with King Salman in Saudi Arabia in 2017 - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
Of Course Saudi Arabia’s Leader Doesn’t Fear U.S. Fury. We Give Him Everything He Wants.
With friends like these in Washington, no wonder the crown prince believes he can get away with outrageous actions.
Oct 17, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
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Khashoggi Case Could Be Death of U.S.-Saudi Friendship
The crisis casts doubt on whether Western officials can continue excusing the crown prince’s domestic authoritarianism.
Oct 15, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
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Saudi Arabia’s Ruler Should Understand That the Ends Don’t Justify the Means
Invoking the Magnitsky Act would send a clear signal that some actions are irreconcilable with global norms and Riyadh’s own transformative vision.
Oct 11, 2018
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  • Dennis Ross
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Saudi Journalist’s Disappearance Developing Into Diplomatic Mess
Rumors of murder squads, jet identification numbers, and other ominous details will likely exacerbate regional rivalries.
Oct 9, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
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The Worrisome Mystery of a Saudi Journalist’s Whereabouts
If Riyadh did in fact order Khashoggi’s detention, it may be miscalculating the likely negative impact on U.S. diplomacy and Western investment.
Oct 3, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
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Is the Yemen War Really Deadlocked? Think Again.
The Saudi-led coalition is already eyeing gains beyond the vital western coast.
Sep 30, 2018
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  • Michael Knights
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Terrorist Attack in Iran a Concern for Saudis, Oil Markets
Iranian disruption of Saudi production could wreak havoc on global oil markets, and be challenging to counter absent clear fingerprints from Tehran.
Sep 24, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Cyprus Aims to Export Gas via Egypt
A new pipeline agreement will further establish Egypt as the energy hub of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Sep 21, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Ending Yemen’s War Without Perpetuating a ‘Southern Hezbollah’
If the West could go back in time and prevent Hezbollah from becoming a powerhouse, they would do so in a heartbeat, so they should not miss a similar opportunity with the Houthis.
Sep 12, 2018
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  • Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Israeli Gas Is Almost Ashore, But Challenges Remain
Environmental concerns, uncertainty over export routes, and future security risks overshadow the latest progress in bringing the Leviathan field online.
Sep 7, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
IRGC Navy Leadership Change May Not Signal Imminent Behavior Change
Despite the appointment of a radical anti-American commander, Iran’s naval forces are unlikely to resume frequent provocations without a strategic shift at the very top of the regime.
Sep 5, 2018
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  • Farzin Nadimi
Brief Analysis
Saudi Arabia’s Confusing Signals
A further delay in the Saudi Aramco sell-off adds to a growing picture of policy unpredictability.
Aug 24, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Responding to Iran's New Weapons and Naval Drills in the Gulf
Renewed naval exercises, missile tests, and other developments point to a broadening threat, but their muted nature indicates that Tehran is trying to avoid popular backlash at home.
Aug 21, 2018
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  • Farzin Nadimi
Articles & Testimony
Royal Family Politics Could Resolve Saudi Spat with Canada
The king has refused to be sidelined during the crown prince’s other recent instances of overreach, so he may intervene in this episode as well.
Aug 15, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Bahrain's Perfect Storm
The strategic Gulf island on the frontline against Iran faces formidable financial and diplomatic challenges, made more complicated by looming parliamentary elections.
Jul 30, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Curbing Houthi Attacks on Civilian Ships in the Bab al-Mandab
The latest tanker attack by Iranian-backed rebels underlines the need to restore the entire Red Sea coast to Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
Jul 27, 2018
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  • Michael Knights
  • Farzin Nadimi
Brief Analysis
The Twitter Purge and Digital Diplomacy in the Middle East
The company’s crackdown on fake accounts caused a stir in some regional countries, but the expanding use of encrypted messaging platforms may say more about the people’s sentiment toward their leaders.
Jul 25, 2018
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  • Samuel Northrup
Articles & Testimony
Could Oil Prices Skyrocket to $200 a Barrel...or More?
Energy markets are sophisticated enough to absorb small amounts of bad news and presidential tweets, but they don't like protracted uncertainty.
Jul 24, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
The Problem of Landmine Proliferation in Yemen
The United States should take the lead in preventing the spread of landmine use beyond the Arabian Peninsula, thereby upholding decades of norm-building efforts.
Jul 3, 2018
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  • Elana DeLozier
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OPEC Nations, Including Iran, Subject to Moscow-Riyadh Decisions
The cartel’s latest meetings may solidify a Saudi-Russian axis on oil, and could portend future diplomatic cooperation and military sales as well.
Jun 21, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson

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Patrick Clawson is the Morningstar Senior Fellow and Research Counselor at The Washington Institute.
Simon Henderson
Simon Henderson
Simon Henderson is the Baker Senior Fellow and director of the Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy at The Washington Institute, specializing in energy matters and the conservative Arab states of the Persian Gulf.
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