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Understanding the Gulf States
A closer look at the most pressing economic, diplomatic, territorial, and succession issues in each of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Mar 31, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
The Saudi Problem and the Head of the Snake
Does Obama still have pull over Riyadh when the king's point man -- Prince Bandar -- is pulling the strings from afar?
Mar 28, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Saudi Succession Change Risks Royal Family Squabble
King Abdullah's appointment of Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, his half-brother, as deputy crown prince could marginalize Crown Prince Salman.
Mar 27, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Nuclear Kingdom: Saudi Arabia's Atomic Ambitions
Although Iran's nuclear potential will likely dominate talks between President Obama and King Abdullah on March 29, Riyadh's own nuclear plans should also be part of the discussion.
Mar 27, 2014
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  • Olli Heinonen
  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Riyadh Briefing: President Obama's Visit to Saudi Arabia
The summit is a crucial opportunity for the two allies to repair relations, but major differences will likely persist.
Mar 26, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Iranian Aid to Fighters in the Gulf Peninsula
A number of U.S. interests could be served by expanding support to strategic Gulf partners in their efforts to curb Iranian aid to local fighters.
Mar 24, 2014
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  • Lori Plotkin Boghardt
Articles & Testimony
Next Test for Obama: Soothing the Saudis
The kingdom will have a raft of complaints for the president when he visits Riyadh.
Mar 24, 2014
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Jordan's Energy Balancing Act
A deal to buy Israeli natural gas can help mitigate the kingdom's energy shortage and steer Amman away from problematic nuclear plans, but it risks stirring domestic opposition.
Mar 12, 2014
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  • David Schenker
  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Gulf Arabs in Crisis
The withdrawal of several ambassadors from Qatar is a setback to U.S. diplomacy with Gulf allies and another item for President Obama's upcoming meeting with the Saudi king.
Mar 5, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
How Ukraine Will Shape the Future of the Middle East
By showing leadership in its response to the Russian intervention, Washington can open a new conversation with its regional allies regarding Syria, Iran, and Egypt.
Mar 2, 2014
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Saudi Arabia's Domestic and Foreign Intelligence Challenges
A fatal shootout involving security forces and Shiites coincides with a change in the kingdom's intelligence leadership.
Feb 21, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Israel, America, and a Churning Middle East (Part II)
On February 4, 2014, Ambassador Dennis Ross addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute after participating in the Institute for National Security Studies annual conference in Tel Aviv. He was joined by Washington Institute executive director Robert Satloff and former national security advisor Stephen Hadley. The following is a
Feb 12, 2014
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Russia-Syria Offshore Gas Deal Injects New Factor into Peace Talks
The announcement of the agreement, just weeks before scheduled peace negotiations in Switzerland, will be seen as an expression of extra diplomatic support for Damascus by Moscow and of gratitude by the Assad regime to an ally.
Dec 27, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Saudi Arabia: Outlawing Terrorism and the Arab Spring
The kingdom is codifying current legal practices that do not distinguish between terrorists and nonviolent activists.
Dec 27, 2013
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  • Lori Plotkin Boghardt
Brief Analysis
GCC Summit Will Gauge Regional Confidence in U.S. Policy
The December 10-11 Gulf Cooperation Council meeting should indicate how member states will respond to U.S.-led nuclear diplomacy with Iran, among other issues.
Dec 9, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Saudi Arabia's War on Twitter
The Saudi government views Twitter as a national security threat.
Dec 9, 2013
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  • Lori Plotkin Boghardt
Maps & Graphics
Text of the Joint Plan of Action
First-Step Agreement between Iran and the P5+1 Powers
Download the text of the Joint Plan of Action agreed in Geneva on November 24, 2013, between the P5+1 nations (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and Iran.
Nov 25, 2013
Articles & Testimony
'No One in the Region Will Sleep'
The Saudis are frustrated by their inability to block what they regard as Iran's return to diplomatic respectability and Washington's conciliatory approach to Tehran.
Nov 25, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Saudi 'Hidden Hand' Steering Iran Nuclear Talks?
The first round of Iran nuclear talks in Geneva broke down earlier this month after the P5+1 failed to reach consensus on a short-term deal that would have eased up sanctions and allowed Iran to continue enriching uranium at reduced levels. Talks apparently ended over France's demand that Iran stop
Nov 14, 2013
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  • Simon Henderson
Video
Iran Nuclear Negotiations: An Emerging Deal in Geneva?
"The idea that Iran can negotiate with the United States and be recognized as a responsible member of the international community just fills the House of Saud with complete dread." As the P5+1 countries approach a deal on Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, veteran Gulf analyst Simon Henderson assesses the significance
Nov 8, 2013
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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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