Tensions flare between Hezbollah, Gulf states
The undeclared war between some Arab Gulf countries and Lebanon's Hezbollah is on again, as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Oct. 31 sentenced seven people to prison...
Questions Over Intended Destination of Houthi Missile Attack
Editorial | Oct 31, 2016 THE Saudi-Houthi conflict took a dangerous turn as reports emerged on Friday that the Yemeni rebel group had fired a...
How to End Saudi Arabia’s War of Paranoia
Paranoia has long been the basis of Saudi policymaking on Yemen. It used to be paranoia about the Yemenis themselves; now it’s about Iranians....
Kuwait’s Ruler Dissolves Parliament, Citing Security and Oil Prices
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait’s ruler dissolved Parliament by royal decree on Sunday over unspecified security concerns and amid low oil prices that have squeezed...
Can we trust the Saudis to stick to the OPEC Deal?
As Saudi Arabia leads the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in developing a six-month freeze deal, investors and industry officials should consider one key...
U.S. Ship Fires Missiles at Yemeni Rebel Sites
WASHINGTON — An American warship stationed off the coast of Yemen fired cruise missiles on Thursday at radar installations that the Pentagon said had...
What can Pakistan & PM Nawaz do for Saudi Arabia?
What can Pakistan & PM Nawaz do for Saudi Arabia? – While all eyes inside Pakistan were galvanized at the Senate Elections, PM Nawaz...