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Prominent Saudi Columnist Notes Arab Support for Israeli Strike on Hezbollah
Greater Sunni acceptance of Israel as a regional power, however grudging and conditional, may give Washington more room to pursue longstanding peace goals.
Feb 18, 2015
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  • Marc Sievers
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.
Feb 11, 2015
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  • Lori Plotkin Boghardt
Articles & Testimony
Why We Need to Keep Our Ambassador in Yemen
As in other countries, no U.S. official is better placed to evaluate Yemen's current situation and make the decision to evacuate than the ambassador, and no one else will pay the same price if the decision is wrong.
Feb 6, 2015
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  • James Jeffrey
Brief Analysis
Nuclear Nuances of Saudi-Pakistan Meeting
Tuesday's meeting in Riyadh between King Salman and Pakistan's top military commander will revive speculation of a secret nuclear agreement to counter any Iranian nuclear threat.
Feb 3, 2015
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Yemen's Zaidis: A Window for Iranian Influence
The receptiveness that many Yemeni Shiite leaders have shown toward Iran's foreign policy and religious practice give Tehran a ready means to expand its reach in Yemen.
Feb 2, 2015
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  • Mehdi Khalaji
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.
Jan 30, 2015
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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.
Jan 30, 2015
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
A Nuclear Deal with Iran: The Impact on Oil and Natural Gas Trends
Most immediately, lifted sanctions on Iran's oil and gas industry could spur tensions with other energy producers, such as Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Jan 27, 2015
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  • Brenda Shaffer
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.
Jan 26, 2015
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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.
Jan 26, 2015
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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.
Jan 20, 2015
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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.
Jan 18, 2015
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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.
Jan 7, 2015
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Saudi King in Hospital: Succession Crisis Looms
The death or incapacity of King Abdullah will exacerbate tensions within the royal family over who should replace him.
Dec 31, 2014
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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.
Dec 15, 2014
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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.
Dec 8, 2014
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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.
Dec 1, 2014
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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.
Nov 21, 2014
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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.
Nov 17, 2014
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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?
Nov 13, 2014
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  • Vish Sakthivel

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Michael Eisenstadt is the Kahn Senior Fellow and director of The Washington Institute's Military and Security Studies Program.
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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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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.
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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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