World / Science & Health Dec 9, 2020
China’s state-backed coronavirus vaccine has 86% efficacy, says UAE
China’s state-backed coronavirus vaccine protected 86% of people from getting COVID-19 in trials conducted in the United Arab Emirates, reported media outlets including Reuters, citing the UAE’s health ministry. The vaccine, developed by Sinopharm unit China National Biotec Group Co., has been granted emergency use ...
Commentary / World Nov 29, 2020
Overcoming the Gulf States' oil curse
by David Howell
Deep reform could evolve out of traditional forms of rule in Gulf States. But do the leaders of these nations have the vision and courage to guide the way through to a different future.
World Nov 25, 2020
Could OPEC's house of cards collapse?
by Julian Lee
The United Arab Emirates is privately questioning the benefits of participating in OPEC and may even be considering whether to leave.
Commentary / World Oct 28, 2020
The Middle Eastern past is never dead
by Mark Leonard
If Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fails to develop a viable Palestinian state, his escape from history could prove very short-lived.
Commentary / World Oct 23, 2020
Arab states should avoid an arms race with Iran
by Hussein Ibish
The best way for the Saudis and other Arab states to respond to an armed Iran is to work with the U.S. to create an effective secondary sanctions regime.
Commentary / World Sep 27, 2020
Selling advanced fighter jets to the UAE is all about Israel
by James Stavridis
The problem with providing the F-35 to Arab states is it might erode Israel’s QME, a U.S. assurance that it will not sell its most advanced arms to Israel’s opponents.
Commentary / World Sep 23, 2020
It’s time for Palestinians to make their own peace plan
by Hussein Ibish
The main strength of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative for the Palestinians was that it could be presented as an Arab consensus. That is now broken, giving them no leverage.
Commentary / World Sep 16, 2020
The Arab betrayal of Palestine
by Daoud Kuttab
UAE leaders argue that engagement with Israel will improve the chances of achieving an acceptable peace settlement and ending the occupation in Palestinian claimed lands.
World / Politics Sep 16, 2020
In break with past, UAE and Bahrain sign U.S.-brokered deals with Israel
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed agreements on Tuesday to normalize ties with Israel, becoming the first Arab states in a quarter century to break a longstanding taboo, in a strategic realignment of Middle East countries against Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the ...
World / Politics | ANALYSIS Sep 12, 2020
Bahrain deal a win-win for Trump and Israel in a changing region
Bahrain announced Friday it would become the latest Arab state to recognize Israel, a triumph both for the Jewish state and U.S. President Donald Trump who is looking for pre-election wins. The deal is another step in a cherished dream by Israeli and U.S. conservatives ...
World / Politics Sep 12, 2020
Bahrain joined the United Arab Emirates in agreeing to normalize relations with Israel on Friday, a move forged partly through shared fears of Iran but one that could leave the Palestinians further isolated. U.S. President Donald Trump posted the announcement on Twitter after he spoke ...