Tag "Saudi Arabia"
All sides deepen the conflict in Yemen
Over the past three years, the civil war in Yemen has expanded internationally. Most recently, the Houthis have increased missile attacks against Saudi Arabia, and though Saudi air defenses have neutralized these launches, they propagate further escalation of the conflict in Yemen.
Turkey’s southern ambitions
While the world is focusing on Turkey’s actions in Syria, President Erdogan’s recent visit to Africa signals Turkey’s intentions to expand its impact on a much larger scale around the Red Sea.
Will Saudi Arabia’s latest megacity venture deliver on the hype?
In the process of diversifying its economy to become less reliant on its oil reserves, Saudi Arabia recently announced the launch of a megacity and special economic zone called Neom. GRI assesses its potential.
The Gulf crisis echoes in Africa
The Qatari Emir’s visit to West Africa underlines the continued strategic importance of Africa in the ongoing Gulf crisis.
The Security Briefing: Yemen in 2018
As we celebrate the new year, the war in Yemen rages. What is the future of this conflict that pits Saudi Arabia coalition forces against Houthis and Iran?
Is Russia’s Middle East endgame trouble for global energy markets?
Russia is playing an increasingly assertive role in the Middle East via its military operations in Syria and its partnership with Saudi Arabia
Why the US won’t lose Middle East allies over Trump’s Jerusalem move
US allies in the Middle East now see Iran as the primary threat, and might be willing to accept a lesser deal on Palestine in order to gain Israeli support.
Is an Israel-Hezbollah war inevitable?
As Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem raises tensions, the real threat may be elsewhere: the risk of military confrontation between Tel Aviv and Hezobllah has not been this high since 2006.
Strong partnerships, information sharing essential for Saudi’s new Cyber Security Authority
As Saudi Arabia implements Vision 2030, it must improve public-private partnerships and generate legal frameworks regarding data security and privacy.
The Week Ahead: 12 – 18 November
Saudi politics poised for further developments as tensions with Iran rise. Chile selects new president to succeed Bachelet. U.S. stock market continues to rise despite government policy failing to live up to the hype. All in The Week Ahead.
