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A Goldilocks Approach to Sanctioning Yemen’s Houthis

Although the group undoubtedly merits FTO designation, issuing targeted sanctions with broader UN buy-in may achieve better results without the humanitarian complications.

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Katherine Bauer

Articles & Testimony

As China Thrives in the Post-9/11 Middle East, the US Must Counter

The West needs to radically alter its strategy for competing with Beijing in the region, particularly when it comes to economic stimulation, allied security blocs, and human rights.

۱۶ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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Jay Solomon

Brief Analysis

Unpacking the UAE F-35 Negotiations

In what has become a major test of America’s shift to great power competition, Washington must weigh its desire to maintain a close security partnership with the UAE against Abu Dhabi’s growing ties with China.

۱۵ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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Grant Rumley

Qatari leader Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani - source: Reuters

تحلیل کوتاه

تامین گاز اروپا و دیدار امیر قطر از کاخ سفید

دیدار شیخ تمیم از واشنگتن که در اصل به این منظور برنامه‌ریزی شده بود تا واشنگتن از قطر بابت کمک‌های حیاتی‌اش به خروج آمریکا از افغانستان در تابستان گذشته قدردانی کند، اکنون احتمالا بر نقش بالقوه دوحه در رسیدگی به پیامدهای بحران اوکراین متمرکز خواهد شد.

۱۴ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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سایمون هندرسون

Muslim man praying at al-Aqsa Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Brief Analysis

Saudi Arabia Adjusts Its History, Diminishing the Role of Wahhabism

The first celebration of Founding Day, on February 22, could be accompanied by other changes.

۱۱ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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Simon Henderson

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan watches the opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in Beijing - source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

The Middle East at the Olympics: Six Countries Compete While Great Power Politics on Display

Because regional leaders are treating the games as another stage for balancing historic partnerships with current economic and security interests, Washington should keep drawing clear lines regarding their ties with Beijing.

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Carol Silber

A sign identifying the NordStream 2 pipeline - source: Reuters

Articles & Testimony

Energy Markets Take a Costly Turn with the Drama of World Tensions

In the current act, Russia enjoys advantages over its Western rivals, including high revenues and the gas that keeps Ukrainians and Germans warm.

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Simon Henderson

تحلیل کوتاه

حمله حوثی‌ها به امارات جبهه دیگری در جنگ یمن می‌گشاید

همزمان با پیشروی نیروهای همسو با امارات در جنگ یمن، حوثی‌ها تلاش می‌کنند هزینه‌های دخالت ابوظبی در این جنگ را افزایش دهند.

۲ فوریهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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الانا دو‌لوزی

تحلیل کوتاه

برخورد نزدیک از نوع پروپاگاندا در خلیج فارس

به رغم تدابیر ساختاریافته‌تر امنیت دریایی بین‌المللی، درگیری اخیر بین نیروهای دریایی ایران و آمریکا احتمال اشتباه محاسباتی را به‌ویژه در دوره یک دولت تندروتر در تهران بیشتر کرده است.

۲۹ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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فرزین ندیمی

Articles & Testimony

The Russia-Ukraine Crisis Is Creating an Energy Predicament

For once, an emerging energy crisis isn’t Middle East-focused, but it will still have implications for that region, including countries that missed out on hydrocarbon wealth.

۲۴ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

A Needed Warning for Yemen’s Rebels—and for Our Allies and Enemies Alike

Rarely has it been more important for Washington to show it will stand by a friend in response to an attack that could have resulted in many civilian casualties, including Americans.

۲۴ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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Dennis Ross

Pro-government tribal fighters advance in Marib Province, Yeman - source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

Breaking Point: Consolidating Houthi Military Setbacks in Yemen

Washington can help preserve the recent coalition gains by categorizing the campaign as defensive, deterring further Houthi attacks abroad, and leveraging the next military deadlock to reinvigorate peace talks.

۱۹ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۲۲

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Alex Almeida
Michael Knights

An Emirati family relaxes on the shore in Dubai

مقاله‌ها و دیدگاه‌ها

نیم قرن دوم امارات متحده عربی: پیشروی به کجا؟

امارات متحده عربی در موقعیت خوبی قرار دارد تا پیشرفت‌هایی را که در زمینه‌های مختلف به دست آورده، از ایجاد تعادل در روابط با قدرت‌های رقیب منطقه‌ای و جهانی تا ایجاد تنوع در اقتصاد خود و رسیدگی به نگرانی‌های دیرینه محیط زیستی، تداوم بخشد.

۲۸ دسامبر ۲۰۲۱

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دیوید پولاک

A professional golfer at a tournament in the UAE - Source: Reuters

Articles & Testimony

The Golf War on the Arabian Peninsula

The Emirates are the region’s leading destination for the sport, but Saudi Arabia is coming on strong as part of their broader economic competition.

۲۶ دسامبر ۲۰۲۱

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David Schenker

Israeli Prime Minister Bennett meets with the UAE's foreign minister in December 2021 - Source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

Bennett Visit Shows the UAE Balancing Between Israeli Ties and Regional De-escalation

The meeting confirmed how eager both countries are to keep their economic progress humming along, but such cooperation could become complicated if concerns about Iran’s nuclear program come to a head.

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David Makovsky

Brief Analysis

Gulf Arab Summit Could Be Overshadowed by Israel-UAE Meeting

Normalization with Israel will be the elephant in the room at the Riyadh summit, though Iran diplomacy and persistent internal rifts bear close watching as well.

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Simon Henderson
Elana DeLozier

President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken host the Summit for Democracy. Source: Reuters

Brief Analysis

The Summit for Democracy Skips the Arab World

To address the region’s democracy gap, Washington needs to develop consistent messaging on reform objectives and help its partners focus on achievable goals such as protecting free speech, dissidents, and civil society.

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Ben Fishman

Articles & Testimony

Will an Apparent Saudi Concession on Oil Production Drop US Prices at the Pump?

It is unclear how long any price effects might last, and Riyadh may yet expect a diplomatic quid pro quo from Washington.

۳ دسامبر ۲۰۲۱

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Simon Henderson

مقاله‌ها و دیدگاه‌ها

بایدن باید طرحی ثانوی با فرض پیروزی حوثی‌ها داشته باشد

پایان دادن به جنگ در شرایط کنونی، مشکلات جدیدی ایجاد خواهد کرد مگر اینکه گام‌های دیگری برای جلوگیری از قاچاق اسلحه و تقویت امنیت در عربستان سعودی و دریای سرخ برداشته شود.

۱ دسامبر ۲۰۲۱

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دیوید شنکر

Articles & Testimony

US Leads a Global Release of Oil from Reserves, But Will It Outmaneuver OPEC+?

Besides reopening the debate about proper use of the strategic reserve, the decision is not guaranteed to sway Washington’s tussle with Moscow and Riyadh.

۲۳ نوامبر ۲۰۲۱

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Simon Henderson

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Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy

The Washington Institute's Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy embodies the Institute's long-term research focus on the conservative Arab Gulf states -- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman -- and the key role these countries play collectively as a primary source of the world's oil and natural gas.

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