Analysis
The business of defence in Saudi Arabia
As global insecurity rises, Saudi Arabia is accelerating efforts to localise defence production.
August 22, 2025
Insights Commentary
Commentary
The Houthis: A force the world cannot ignore
The Houthis’s latest strikes on Red Sea shipping underscore not only their resilience, but also their evolution into an autonomous and rising regional power.
July 14, 2025
Commentary
Egypt’s food security challenges set to grow in 2023
Cairo must develop a more diverse and secure supply chain of wheat imports and invest in domestic agriculture if the country is to weather the global food shortage and avoid social unrest.
December 12, 2022
Commentary
UAE and KSA: Growth and influence along Red Sea
Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are ramping up investment in military bases and ports as part of efforts to insulate their economies and shore up their security in anticipation of the US’s withdrawal from the region
November 2, 2022
Commentary
US and China on collision course over sea trade routes
Differing security approaches amid tumultuous world events increases the risk of escalation and further disruption to trade around maritime chokepoints
October 18, 2022