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Articles & Testimony
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
Articles & Testimony
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
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
Articles & Testimony
The Houthi War Machine: From Guerrilla War to State Capture
The Houthis are more than capable of becoming a ‘southern Hezbollah’ on the Red Sea, a threat that continues to drive the Gulf coalition’s coastal campaign.
Sep 10, 2018
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  • Michael Knights
A man manipulates cables on a bank of internet data servers - source: Reuters
Articles & Testimony
The Rise of the Cyber-Mercenaries
What happens when private Middle Eastern firms have cyberweapons as powerful as those owned by governments?
Sep 1, 2018
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  • Neri Zilber
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
Setting Limits on the Saudi Air Campaign in Yemen
The United States can greatly reduce civilian deaths by asking the Saudis to cease non-battlefield airstrikes in return for greater U.S. support on defensive arrangements.
Aug 16, 2018
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  • Michael Knights
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
Articles & Testimony
A 'Pause' Is Not a Ceasefire in Yemeni War
Although fighting has come to a momentary standstill, the risks of a 'perfect storm' still hang low over the port city of Hudaydah.
Jun 29, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
OPEC flag
Articles & Testimony
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
Articles & Testimony
Saudi Reform and Security Through a Gulf Lens
Encouraging more liberal policies remains difficult when America’s Gulf partners believe certain reforms run counter to their security interests.
Jun 19, 2018
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  • Lori Plotkin Boghardt
Articles & Testimony
No Going Back:
The UAE's Strategic Move in Hodeidah Should Bring to a Close the First Phase of Yemen's War
Despite significant logistical and diplomatic challenges, liberating the port is vital to providing more humanitarian relief and meeting coalition war aims.
Jun 14, 2018
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  • Michael Knights
A government solcier in Yemen
Articles & Testimony
Quarter-Million Lives at Risk in Latest Battle for Yemen
Now that the operation has begun, bipartisan congressional threats to sever U.S. military assistance because of humanitarian concerns will be tested.
Jun 14, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Yemen Is Not a Sideshow
Curbing Iran's foreign meddling and ending the cycle of destructive fighting will require greater political engagement by the Trump administration.
Jun 12, 2018
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  • Barbara A. Leaf
Articles & Testimony
New Arab Gulf Council Reflects Shift in Strategy, Leadership
As the Gulf's cohesion continues to erode, could a united political front composed of Saudi Arabia and the UAE be the glue the region needs?
Jun 11, 2018
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  • Simon Henderson

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Michael Eisenstadt
Michael Eisenstadt
Michael Eisenstadt is the Kahn Senior Fellow and director of The Washington Institute's Military and Security Studies Program.
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.
Michael Knights
Michael Knights
Michael Knights is the Jill and Jay Bernstein Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute and cofounder of the Militia Spotlight platform, which offers in-depth analysis of developments related to Iran-backed militias.
Elizabeth Dent - source: The Washington Institute
Elizabeth Dent
Elizabeth Dent is a Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where she focuses on U.S. foreign and defense policy toward the Gulf states, Iraq, and Syria.
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