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Amidst upheaval, a land of opportunity: Saudi Arabia makes its move
Over the past three years, the Arab uprisings have sown a land of feast and famine in the Middle East.· Across the region, the downfall of old regimes and power structures has unhinged traditional geopolitical relationships and has allowed…
Policy Brief: The Old Men of Arabia
The Institute for Gulf Affairs has learned that Saudi King Abdulaziz is traveling to New York City for medical treatment at New York Presbyterian Hospital after a brief visit to Morocco. The 76 year old Crown Prince Salman will be the…
Policy: Saudi Foreign Policy after Saud AlFaisal
August 21, 2012
The Institute for Gulf Affairs has learned that Saudi foreign Minister Saud AlFaisal has postponed his plans to travel to the United States for treatment due to serious illness. His health condition appears to be…
Gulf Weekly Review, August 4-11
Gulf Weekly Review, August 4-11
Persian Gulf, Oil
After producing record oil outputs at close to 10 million barrels a day, Saudi Arabia, along with OPEC announced plans to decrease the amount of oil they’re outputting. However, it…
The Gulf, Weekly Analysis July 14-20
The Gulf, Weekly Analysis July 14-20
Saudi Arabia
Former Ambassador to the United States, Prince Bandar bin Sultan, has replaced intelligence chief Prince Murqrin bin Abdulaziz who possibly has cancer. According to the royal…
The Gulf, Weekly Analysis July 7-13
The Gulf, Weekly Analysis July 7-13
Oman
Oman has continued its crackdown on activists by sentencing four pro-reform activists to jail for defaming Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. The sentencing is the latest following a…
The Gulf Weekly Analysis, July 1-6
SYRIAAn al-Qaeda styled militia fraction, al-Nusra, claimed responsibility for the attack and murders at a pro-regime television station last week. The presence of this and possibly other al-Qaeda-esq groups in Syria could harpoon the…
Fears of ‘Islamists taking over Syria’ fuelling Moscow’s support for Damascus
Joe Lauria
Jun 15, 2012
UNITED NATIONS // Fears of militant Islamists taking over in Syria are fuelling Moscow's unyielding support for Damascus, which has earned it strong condemnation from the US and the West, analysts and observers…
Beyond the Saleh Regime: The Future of the Yemeni State
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Washington DC - The Institute for Gulf Affairs issued a report today analyzing the myriad of problems plaguing Yemen and its government.
The report…
Political Risk Assessment: Saudi Pipeline Fire and the Arab Spring
BY ANDREW BOND
March 7, 2012
WASHINGTON DC-- Last Thursday’s small fire near the Abqaiq-Ras Tanura pipeline network in Qatif, Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, showcases the vulnerabilities of the world oil system. This incident is…