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The Emerging Age of AI Diplomacy

To compete with China, the United States must walk a tightrope in the Gulf.

· October 28, 2024
Foreign Affairs
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America’s Foreign Policy Inertia

Since World War II, many U.S. leaders have attempted to change the country’s foreign policy, and their efforts have often fallen short. Inertia is a powerful force.

· October 14, 2024
Foreign Affairs
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How Gulf States Are Reinterpreting National Security Beyond Their Land Borders

Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE have determined that their national security goes beyond their physical borders. It is just as important to shield their airspace, territorial waters, and even maritime trade routes.

· August 1, 2024
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For the Rest of the World, the U.S. President Has Always Been Above the Law

Addressing the problem of impunity requires addressing not just the absence of criminal accountability for the clearly unlawful acts of the president in the United States but also the long-standing absence of accountability for the clearly unlawful acts of the president and the government the president leads around the globe.

· July 16, 2024
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Politicians Normalising Violence Should Know It Can Turn Against Them: U.S. Expert

Majorities of Americans across the political spectrum condemn political violence as unequivocally wrong, in every single case, against anyone. That voice needs to be heard loud and clear.

· July 14, 2024
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The GCC’s Multipolar Pivot: From Shifting Trade Patterns to New Financial and Diplomatic Alliances

The Gulf Cooperation Council has shifted its energy export focus to Asia, particularly India and China. This is part of a broader shift as GCC members look to expand their geopolitical alliances away from the West.

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· May 28, 2024
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The Geopolitics of Economic Development in the Middle East

To create an environment more conducive to cooperation and development, U.S. and Chinese efforts should seek the endorsement of neighboring countries and regional organizations. Otherwise, regional and geopolitical rivalries will remain barriers.

· February 15, 2024
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The Future of the Gulf Cooperation Council Amid Saudi-Emirati Rivalry

An intensifying geostrategic rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is challenging the GCC’s influence and unity.

· October 30, 2023
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How the Israel-Gaza War Could Disrupt the Middle East’s Climate Progress

It could intrude on COP28 in Dubai and affect the climate agenda in several key areas.

· October 18, 2023
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How do Race Relations Affect Foreign Policy?

African Americans are a diverse and important group of citizens with unique perspectives on a variety of issues. American Statecraft Program fellow Chris Shell explores the relationship between views on race relations and the foreign policy preferences of African Americans.

· October 11, 2023