Selective Neutrality in the Gulf: How Strategic Partnerships Endanger Civilians Amid Regional Escalation

For decades, Gulf governments have promoted the narrative that their states are islands of stability in an otherwise turbulent region. Through economic diversification and careful geopolitical balancing, countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have positioned themselves as pragmatic actors committed to stability and economic prosperity. Amid the current[…]

Bahrain’s Strategic Calculations Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions

As the conflict in the Gulf enters its fourth week, regional stability has once again become a central concern in political and security discussions, as critical infrastructure across several countries continues to be targeted by missiles and drones. Over the second weekend of fighting, Bahrain suffered a particularly heavy toll. The country’s main oil refinery[…]