Introduction In July 2004, the Gulf Research Center (GRC) established a dedicated research program on relations between the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), ...
President-elect Trump’s victory in the US elections has generated a wave of reactions. In the Gulf region, however, there is a certain degree of optimism about his second term. ...
As the Gulf region continues to gain more prominence in global diplomacy, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), both as a bloc and through its member states, has balanced its for ...
Introduction The relationship between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Sweden, which became more robust in the 1990s, has evolved further recently, driven by mutua ...
The decades-long strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States has been marked by both deep and continued cooperation as well as occasional tensions, especi ...
After weeks of speculation, President Joe Biden officially dropped out of the 2024 US presidential race, citing the move as “in the best interest of my party and the country,” ...
Introduction June 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Given its two-decade existence, ...
Relations between Norway and the GCC countries are poised for an era of growth and cooperation. In recent years, Norway has demonstrated a rising interest in the Gulf states, r ...
More than a year has passed since the announcement of the restoration of ties between Saudi Arabia and Canada in May 2023. This restoration, based on “mutual respect and common ...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to move forward in diversifying its economy, fostering national pride, and contributing to the overall well-being of its citizens. A parti ...
As the Kingdom’s cultural scene continues to expand, the Saudi Ministry of Culture has focused on promoting international exchange and dialogue as part of its strategic goals u ...
The relationship between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Lithuania can be characterized as being in a state of growth and development. While the GCC states have historic ...
While diplomatic ties between the GCC states and Latvia were established in the 1990s and 2000s, they have not yet been effectively developed. However, the geopolitical changes ...
On February 7, 2024, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his fifth visit to the Middle East since the events of October 7th, in an attempt to push forward a propos ...
Relations between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Iceland remain quite underdeveloped although Iceland, a Nordic Island country, is receiving greater degrees o ...
This paper aims to provide an overview of the diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations between Finland and the GCC member states by exploring the historical context, curren ...
Outside of most of the Western world, the international community is largely unified in its call for a ceasefire and an end to military operations as far as the current violenc ...
The establishment of diplomatic relations between the GCC countries and Estonia dates back to the early 1990s, following Estonia’s independence from the Soviet Union. Since the ...
On September 9 and 10, 2023, the 18th G20 Summit was held in New Delhi, hosted by India as holder of the G20 Presidency. The 2023 G20 Summit marked a critical juncture in globa ...
Relations between Denmark and the GCC countries have existed for some time. Though tested at times, particularly following the Cartoon Controversy, Denmark has stated that it ...
In April 2016, Saudi Arabia launched its Vision 2030 not only to diversify its economy away fromoil but also to implement changes that would enhance its citizens’ and residents ...
Saudi Arabia’s growing role in international diplomacy was again highlighted after the Kingdom hosted the Ukraine peace talks among senior officials from around 40 countries in ...
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Türkiye’s President in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 2023 Source: Arab News In July 2023, the Gulf Research Center published its Annual Strategic ...
IntroductionIn recent months, Saudi Arabia has taken significant steps to push for the security, stability, and economic prosperity of the Arab region: the Kingdom instigated m ...
The Gulf Research Center (GRC) established a dedicated research program on relations between the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which include Saudi Arabia ...
Image from Arab NewsIn recent weeks, a Danish far-right politician and Iraqi exile in Sweden have burned copies of the Holy Quran in both Denmark and Sweden at numerous events ...
While the decades-long strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and the US has hit a few bumps recently, bilateral ties appear to be back on track, with the US putting in t ...
IntroductionIn response to the changing geopolitical landscape, the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have each launched their own version of a long-term national v ...
At the 33rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress held in Manama, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia was confirmed as the host of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which is widely regarded as ...
On October 2, 2022, Brazil held the first round of its general elections, in which no candidate received more than half of the valid votes. As a result, a second round was he ...
The attack on the oil tanker Pacific Zircon off the coast of Oman in November 2022 once again highlighted the precarious situation of maritime security around the waters of the ...
Introduction Qatar has been at the forefront of media in recent months over the hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The first Arab country to host a World Cup has been cri ...
IntroductionOver the past few years, sports has been at the forefront of politics. Under Saudi Vision 2030, sports is identified as one of the critical pillars of the Quality ...
Energy has been at the forefront of the decades-long relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United States. Their close cooperation and engagement on energy and energy-rela ...
Qatar has effectively been using sports to bring about positive change at different levels domestically and regionally. Currently, Qatar is ranked among the top 20 countries ...
Overview and IntroductionThe Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, also known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), was established on May 25, 1981, in Abu Dh ...
Image from Saudi Gazette Following several years of ups and downs in the relationship between Riyadh and Washington, President Joe Biden’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia ...
IntroductionWhile the concept of sports diplomacy is nothing new, the research of sports as a tool of soft power both in the Gulf states and internationally remains exceeding ...
Energy has been a cornerstone of the decades-long relationship between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United States. Over this period, the US assisted in ...
Within the last decade, women in the GCC states emerged as significant athletes, taking prominent strides across sporting arenas, both regionally and internationally. The 201 ...
The U.S.-Saudi relationship is currently undergoing a mutual “recalibration” process. From Saudi Arabia’s perspective, there continues to be increased wariness and doubts abo ...
U.S.-Saudi relations are currently undergoing a fundamental re-evaluation, which has implications for the broader strategic orientation of both countries when it comes to the ...
