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Gulf
Energy, capital, diversification and Gulf security.
The Gulf concentrates major energy, financial and logistics capabilities. This section examines the Gulf monarchies, their diversification strategies and their alliances.
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Desalinate to Survive: The New Geopolitics of Water
Desalinate to Survive: The New Geopolitics of Water
For thousands of years, the geography of water largely determined the geography of human societies. Cities developed near rivers, agriculture around fertile basins, and states according to the water resources they could capture, transport, or defend. Egypt depends on the Nile, Me
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Saudi Arabia in the World
For several decades, Saudi Arabia occupied a singular position in international relations. It was simultaneously a leading oil exporter, the custodian of Islam’s holiest sites, a strategic partner of the United States, and one of the political centres of the Arab world. Its power
Saudi Arabia – United States: An Alliance in Transition
For nearly eight decades, relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States rested on an apparently simple formula: the security of the kingdom in exchange for its contribution to global energy stability. That interpretation remains useful, but it is no longer sufficient to ex
The United Arab Emirates: Building a Global Power
In just over half a century, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has evolved from a newly established federation of small Gulf emirates into one of the world's most influential economic, diplomatic, and technological actors. While its substantial hydrocarbon reserves provided the foun