Focus on Yemen
Major Parties Involved: 1. Yemen Government Forces:Role: The internationally recognized government of Yemen, led by President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi. They…
Can Saudi Arabia end up defending Israel?
Maybe… I spoke about this potential on the day of the Houthi first Houthi attack. Saudi Arabia is engaged in…
Charting a Diplomatic Course: Iran-Saudi Talks and the Israeli-Palestinian Nexus
In a surprising turn of events, Iran and Saudi Arabia have initiated talks, breaking from historical tensions and signaling a…
Saudi Arabia & Israel: 2 U.S. Client States?
The terms “client state” or “proxy” are often used in international relations to describe a country that is heavily dependent…
Redrawing Borders: A legacy of conflict
The drawing of borders in the Arabian Peninsula has been a source of contention historically, and some of these disputes…
Arabia: A Land of Ancient Civilizations and Tribes
Before the emergence of the nation-state known as Saudi Arabia, the expanse of territory on the Arabian Peninsula was simply…
Saudi Arabia: Power and Conflict
MENA Home Saudi Arabia, as one of the most influential countries in the MENA region, has had a complex set…
Saudi Arabia and Palestine/Israel
MENA Home Saudi Arabia’s relationship with Israel has been historically complex and mostly characterized by indirect involvement and evolving positions…
Oil, American Dollars, Power
MENA Home The relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States is a complex interplay of energy politics, security arrangements,…
Introduction to Saudi Arabia
MENA Home Introduction to Saudi Arabia Nestled in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula lies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,…