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Saudi Succession Crisis Is an Opportunity for Change
Washington should bluntly tell the House of Saud that its current system of governance is broken, and that younger princes should be given bigger roles.
Jun 18, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Energy Discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean: Source for Cooperation or Fuel for Tension?
The Case of Israel
This week, the German Marshall Fund published Energy Discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean: Source for Cooperation or Fuel for Tension? The Case of Israel, a new report by Washington Institute senior fellow Simon Henderson. Focusing on the challenge of exploiting newly found natural gas reserves off the coasts of Israel
Jun 15, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Gulf Arab Leaders Meet to Discuss Syria and Iran
The upcoming GCC meeting in Riyadh reflects concern about events in Syria, fear of Iran, and anxieties about Washington's policies.
May 11, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Implications of Egypt's Gas Cut-Off with Israel
Cairo's otherwise disappointing decision to freeze Israel's gas supplies gives Washington an opportunity to separate its Egypt and Eastern Mediterranean energy policies.
Apr 23, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
  • David Schenker
Brief Analysis
Could the Gulf States Intervene in Syria?
The participation of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in the Libyan conflict demonstrated the Gulf Cooperation Council's activism and capability. In recent months, therefore, speculation has focused on possible GCC intervention in the Syrian civil war. On February 27, Qatari prime minister Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani told the Friends
Apr 17, 2012
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  • Michael Knights
Brief Analysis
Bahrain on the Brink Jeopardizes U.S. Interests in the Gulf
The ethnic strife between majority Shiites and the ruling Sunni al-Khalifa family in Bahrain is worsening, with a growing risk that the U.S. naval base there could become contentious.
Apr 12, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
The Man Who Would Be King
Saudi Arabia's ruling clique is dying off, and it may be up to the new defense minister to guide the kingdom through a turbulent Middle East.
Apr 11, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
Danger Zone
Reporting from the USS Abraham Lincoln in waters near Iran, Simon Henderson describes why the carrier strike groups in the Persian Gulf are an awesome reminder of U.S. military might. View a slideshow of photos from his time aboard the supercarrier. U.S. President Barack Obama recently said that "all elements
Mar 27, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Nervous Bahrain Marks Anniversary of Shiite Protests
Washington must find a way to encourage more political reform in Bahrain, which hosts the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet.
Feb 13, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Kuwait's Democracy Is Challenged by Pressure for Reform
The elections taking place today are but one episode in the incremental transformation and democratization of Kuwait.
Feb 2, 2012
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  • Shafeeq Ghabra
Articles & Testimony
Money Troubles: The Financial Woes of al-Qaeda's Leaders
Al-Qaeda's finances are at their weakest point in years due to a successful campaign to close off major sources of funding.
Jan 31, 2012
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  • Matthew Levitt
Brief Analysis
A Full Agenda for King Abdullah of Jordan's White House Visit
King Abdullah's trip to Washington will provide ample opportunity for crucial talks on Jordan's stability, the Syrian insurrection, and the state of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Jan 13, 2012
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  • David Schenker
  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
A Testing Weekend in Bahrain
While international concern has focused on the strategic Strait of Hormuz and Iranian threats against U.S. Navy ships, tension is growing on the streets of Bahrain.
Jan 6, 2012
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
The Real Iranian Threat in the Gulf
As Iran's posture in the Strait of Hormuz becomes increasingly bellicose, excessive risk aversion that results in a failure of deterrence and feeds the regime's sense of impunity may be just as risky as military action.
Jan 3, 2012
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  • Michael Singh
Brief Analysis
Iran's Strait of Hormuz: A Challenge to U.S. Policy
Threats by Tehran to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz may be bluster, but they also represent a bigger policy challenge to the United States.
Dec 29, 2011
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Washington's Over-Rigid Policy toward Bahrain
To be more effective, U.S. policy intended to encourage reform in Bahrain should be part of a common approach with allies, especially Britain.
Dec 14, 2011
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Lines in the Sand? Saudi Arabia's Security Meeting with Iran
In Washington, concern is mounting that Iran's potential for troublemaking will now be countered by Saudi actions, which may escalate rather than quiet regional tensions.
Dec 13, 2011
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Impact of Sanctioning Iran's Central Bank
The debate over whether to sanction the Central Bank of Iran must consider the effectiveness of such action and the consequences for the world economy.
Nov 29, 2011
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  • Patrick Clawson
  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Riot Report Will Force Bahrain to Choose a Direction
The Bahrain government needs to act speedily on the findings of the inquiry into this year's troubles to avoid even bigger problems.
Nov 21, 2011
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Saudi Defense Shake-Up Changes Minister and Ministry
Saudi Arabia has announced a series of eagerly expected changes forced by the recent death of Crown Prince Sultan, the heir apparent and long-serving defense minister.
Nov 7, 2011
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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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