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MENA Strategic Bulletin – In Yemen, Hadhramaut heats up
Tensions in Hadhramaut, Yemen’s largest and most economically significant governorate, rose sharply in late November.
December 5, 2025
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MENA Strategic Bulletin – Saudi to expand alcohol access; US moves towards FTO designation of Muslim Brotherhood
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Biden, MbS and realpolitik
The US-Saudi relationship, though strained, was never at serious risk.
August 4, 2022
1 To Watch
Libya in crisis: political divisions prompt protests
The population is losing patience as the international community loses its appetite – and its credibility.
July 6, 2022
1 To Watch
Gulf steps in to support Egypt amid growing economic risks
The UAE, Saudi and Qatar are ramping up strategic investments and snapping up Egyptian assets.
June 30, 2022
Sector Snapshot
Food security top of agenda in MENA
Middle East governments are under pressure to act, and act quickly, on food security.
June 22, 2022
Op-ed
How will Europe fare without Russia’s oil?
It would be difficult but not impossible to replace Russian barrels if Gulf producers choose to play ball
May 23, 2022
In Focus
Energy and economic policy under UAE President MbZ
Energy policy and transition will shape MbZ’s decision-making and be a measure of his success as leader.
May 19, 2022
1 To Watch
No hope for nuclear agreement with Iran
All signs now point to the JCPOA being laid to rest.
May 12, 2022
1 To Watch
KSA pushes for political solution in Yemen
The new Presidential Leadership Council will need to act quickly on its objectives or risk failure.
May 4, 2022
In Focus
Saudi and the UAE: the key to global oil market (in)stability
The Gulf heavyweights are unlikely to stabilise the energy markets any time soon – despite entreaties from Washington.
April 14, 2022