
Now that a nuclear deal has been reached, the United States and its GCC allies need to focus on constructive engagement with Iran and a new and more inclusive Gulf security architecture.

Is OPEC an endangered species condemned to disappear?

As violence continues in Yemen, old regional and geographical fault lines are opening up again, undermining Yemen’s unity without offering any realistic alternative to the current borders.

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s lofty position may not outlast his father’s reign.

Since the 2011 uprisings across the Middle East, each year has proven more challenging than the last. With conflicts spreading across the region, 2015 will follow a similar pattern.

Cheap oil hurts OPEC member states in the short term. But Saudi Arabia has a long-term view, and the kingdom is trying to expand its share of the global oil market.

Questions clearly remain about whether the Obama approach in the Middle East reflects applied wisdom or over-learned lessons.

Countering the Iranian threat to the Gulf requires the patient work of domestic reform to complement military measures.

As Arab Gulf leaders turn down invitations to President Obama’s Camp David Summit, U.S.-Gulf relations appear to be approaching a new low.

This week’s GCC summit is an opportunity for President Obama to demand more responsible behavior and greater cooperation from Gulf leaders instead of again reassuring them of an undying American commitment to their security.