Gulf States
'This isn’t a token strike,' analysts say as US prepares for a major confrontation with Iran
US military buildup in the Middle East signals a possible strike on Iran’s regime, with analysts suggesting it could lead to regime collapse within weeks.
Qatar is a ‘problem-maker,’ not peace mediator, Doha opposition leader tells ‘Post’
Pentagon approves potential sale of F-15 support, equipment to Saudi Arabia
UAE urges diplomacy as US and Iran restart nuclear negotiations
The Gulf’s Cold War: How Saudi-UAE rivalry is tearing the region apart - opinion
At its core, the Saudi-UAE feud reflects fundamentally incompatible visions of regional order.
Saudi normalization with Israel: Is it farther than ever? - opinion
Riyadh calculates that public alignment with Israel, especially after years of inflammatory imagery from Gaza, is no longer urgent.
Yemen’s fractured power struggle deepens its humanitarian, political crisis - opinion
As Yemen fractures between competing power centers, millions face poverty and hunger.
Gulf alliance tested as Saudi Arabia pushes back against UAE role in Yemen - analysis
A rare dispute between Saudi Arabia and the UAE erupted after Riyadh launched airstrikes in Yemen, accusing Abu Dhabi-backed forces of threatening stability by seizing territory.
Red Sea conflict boosts Israel‑Gulf‑India defense innovation - opinion
The Red Sea war is exposing global connectivity’s fragility and speeding a quiet new partnership as Israel, the Gulf, and India link defense tech, logistics, and data systems
Gulf turns to Israel for security as Washington pivots inwards - opinion
The Gulf states must decide who protects their security interests as the US steps back.
Gulf States chase ‘sovereign AI’ while still plugged into American hardware
“AI is a state of sovereignty,” UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri said. “You spend budgets on defense, on cyber, you have to spend on AI."
Saudi Arabia to sign $30 billion worth of energy deals with US, says Aramco CEO
His comments came during the US-Saudi investment forum, being held in Washington, and while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is still in the US.
US must keep Iraq central as Iran rebuilds its Ring of Fire - opinion
If Iran and its proxies are quiet, it is strategic, not surrender.
Syria's Sharaa pitches to investors at Saudi financial summit
Syria’s new president pitches the country as a key trade corridor at Saudi Arabia’s financial summit, aiming for greater foreign investment despite ongoing sanctions.
