Middle East

N7 Initiative mentioned in The Circuit on the discussions of a regional free-trade alliance at N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

MENASource

Turkey’s defense industry is on the rise. The GCC is one of its top buyers.

By Ali Bakir

The rising defense industry cooperation between Turkey and the GCC states shows immense strategic and economic growth potential.

Defense Industry Europe & Eurasia

In the News

N7 Initiative mentioned in Al Ayam on Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressing support of regional cooperation at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

Arabic Middle East

In the News

N7 Initiative mentioned in i24 News on discussions of a multilateral trade agreement at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

Arabic International Norms

In the News

N7 Initiative mentioned in Bahrain News Agency on the participation and support of Bahrain’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

Middle East Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

N7 Initiative mentioned in Barlaman Today on Moroccan participation at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

In the News

N7 Initiative mentioned in News of Bahrain on Bahraini participation at the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

In the News

N7 Initiative mentioned in Al Ayam on the N7 Conference on Regional Trade

By Atlantic Council

International Norms Middle East

Report

Egypt’s stability is the GCC’s top priority in the region. Here’s why.

By H.A. Hellyer

After the 2011-2013 revolution in Egypt, the author discussed the GCC's relationship with Egypt with a senior minister, who emphasized the importance of Egypt's stability. This sentiment has been shared by most GCC leaders over the past decade, though the way it has been expressed may have evolved. Political nuances in Cairo were considered less crucial, while the focus remained on the pragmatic and straightforward need for stability in Egypt.

Defense Policy Economy & Business

Report

Gulf engagement in Tunisia: Past endeavor or future prospect?

By Sebastian Sons

Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar regard Tunisia as an important foreign policy partner within their regional sphere of influence. They also welcome Tunisia’s current autocratization under President Kais Saïed. However, Gulf states no longer pursue strategic goals there. As the region is undergoing a geopolitical shift toward more conflict management and reconciliation, the Gulf states consider Tunisia as a partner of choice in regional stability but no longer as a partner of necessity in terms of economic investment or development cooperation.

Civil Society Democratic Transitions

Experts

Fellow

Peter Mandaville

Freedom and Prosperity Center

Civil Society Freedom and Prosperity

Fellow

Tom Mancinelli

GeoStrategy Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Defense Industry Defense Policy

Fellow

Andrea Rigoni

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative

Cybersecurity Digital Policy

Staff

Allison Minor

Director, N7 Research Institute

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Arabic Conflict

Fellow

Elizabeth Shortino