The Gulf

Yemen Faces Fresh Challenges as National Dialogue Ends

By Danya Greenfield

Amidst troubling reports of setbacks in the Arab awakening countries – ongoing militia violence in Libya and repressive measures in Egypt by the military-backed government – Yemen offers an inspiring and hopeful example with the recent completion of its National Dialogue Conference (NDC).

Despite Turbulence, Hopeful Progress in Tunisia and Yemen

By Stefanie Hausheer and Lara Talverdian

With much attention focused on the increasing violence and repression in Egypt, the notable milestones achieved in Tunisia and Yemen over the weekend should be celebrated for what they are: tangible steps towards a peaceful transition to democracy.

Statement on the Conclusion of the National Dialogue in Yemen

By MENASource

The Yemen Policy Initiative congratulates the Yemeni people on the formal conclusion of its National Dialogue Conference, a vital step in Yemen’s transition process and a remarkable achievement unique among the Arab awakening countries.

Next Steps After Yemen’s National Dialogue

Just prior to the official conclusion of Yemen’s National Dialogue, the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East hosted a roundtable discussing the culmination of Yemen’s National Dialogue Conference (NDC) and what challenges the country continues to face as it moves forward into the next phase of its transition.  The roundtable, held on January 24, […]

The Gulf is a Flashpoint for Cyber Conflict

By James Andrew Lewis, CSIS

Cyberattack is a new tool of national power. It provides a means of coercion, influence, and warfare.

New Government in Kuwait, but No New Politics

By Kristin Smith Diwan

On Monday Kuwait announced its sixth government since Sheikh Jaber Mubarak al-Hamad Al Sabah assumed the premiership in 2011. The latest cabinet reshuffle appeared aimed at improving relations with the current parliament (the National Assembly) which is seen as more favorable to the government. Yet almost immediately, members of parliament, once solidly in the pro-government […]

Richard LeBaron on Opportunities for the Gulf in Egypt

By EgyptSource

Writing for MENASource, Richard LeBaron, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, highlights the opportunities available to the Gulf countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, to redefine their role in the Middle East, particularly when it comes to addressing the question of Egypt’s faltering economy. 

Gulf Leadership Needed in Egypt, Not Just Cash

By Richard LeBaron

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates have been generous donors to Egypt over the last year, supporting the military efforts to neutralize the Muslim Brotherhood and allowing the Egyptian economy to limp along.