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Iran and Bahrain: Crying Wolf, or Wolf at the Door?
The Bahraini government will need to distinguish better between protestors and terrorists if it wants Washington and other foreign partners to believe its claims of Iranian support for local militants.
May 16, 2014
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  • Matthew Levitt
Brief Analysis
Surprise Rotation of Saudi Defense Officials
An unexpected and unprecedented series of changes in the kingdom's military leadership raises questions about future Saudi strategy.
May 14, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
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In-Depth Reports
America's Shifting Energy Landscape and Middle East Policy
A revolution in domestic production may bring the United States closer to energy independence, but American energy security will continue to depend on global markets and the stability of Middle East exports.
May 8, 2014
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  • Elizabeth Rosenberg
  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
The Terrorist Funding Disconnect with Qatar and Kuwait
Washington should look for small changes in Kuwait and Qatar's political and security calculus that could provide opportunities to support counter-terrorist financing measures there.
May 2, 2014
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  • Lori Plotkin Boghardt
Brief Analysis
Saudi Arabia's Missile Messaging
The inclusion of long-range Chinese-made missiles in a Saudi military parade is likely a diplomatic signal to Iran and the United States.
Apr 29, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
The Saudi Foreign Fighter Presence in Syria
A closer look at the numerous Saudis who have joined the fight in Syria and the potential consequences of their large-scale mobilization compared to past jihads.
Apr 28, 2014
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  • Aaron Y. Zelin
Brief Analysis
Qatar Attempts to Heal Gulf Rift
Six weeks after Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates announced the withdrawal of their ambassadors from Doha, signs of reconciliation are emerging.
Apr 16, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Brief Analysis
Bandar Resigns as Head of Saudi Intelligence
The sudden shakeup at the top of the kingdom's intelligence service will likely have implications for Saudi policy on Iran and Syria.
Apr 15, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson
Articles & Testimony
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
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
Royal Rivalry: Bahrain's Ruling Family and the Island's Political Crisis
As the anniversary of the 2011 troubles approaches, Bahrain's political battles are seemingly being fought out in the palaces as much as the streets.
Jan 24, 2014
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  • Simon Henderson

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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 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 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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