Gulf States
Qatar is a ‘problem-maker,’ not peace mediator, Doha opposition leader tells ‘Post’
Khalid al-Hail told the ‘Post’ that Qatar’s National Democratic Party would see Doha join the Abraham Accords.
Pentagon approves potential sale of F-15 support, equipment to Saudi Arabia
UAE urges diplomacy as US and Iran restart nuclear negotiations
The Gulf’s Cold War: How Saudi-UAE rivalry is tearing the region apart - opinion
Public condemnation, private interest: Arab world response to Israel's Iran strikes - opinion
Almost all Arab states that have signed peace or normalization agreements with Israel issued statements of condemnation against the attack.
Trump lays out new Middle East vision, from ceasefires to regional partners - analysis
President Trump’s evolving Middle East policy, highlighting a strategic shift from traditional Western intervention toward fostering regional partnerships, diplomacy, and sustainable peace.
Senate Democrats warn against AI chip deals with Gulf states
The appeal comes after President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the Gulf, during which he announced plans for American companies to supply tens of thousands of high-end AI chips to the region.
Israel is at risk of being outbid in Trump’s Middle East marketplace - analysis
Israel must rethink asserting its value to Washington: not through nostalgia or goodwill, but through enhanced defense and intelligence cooperation that benefits the US economy.
Trump, not Arab leaders, pulling the strings in Saudi visit, expert says
“Gulf states receive protection from the US. There are American bases, mainly in Qatar, and the Americans protect the Gulf states from Iran. So, the boss is Trump.”
Trump heads to Middle East amid Iran nuclear standoff and Gulf investment drive
Gulf officials have pressed the admin to ease export controls on advanced semiconductor chips and AI tech to accelerate high‑tech goals.
Why Trump’s Saudi trip matters for the Trump doctrine - analysis
Gulf countries trust the US administration under US President Donald Trump a bit more than what they saw under Biden and Obama.
Lessons for today: how the Gulf War shaped Israel's defense strategy – analysis
How the 1991 Gulf War reshaped Israel’s defense strategy and the Middle East’s modern military landscape.
Qatar to vote on cancelling elections ‘in name of democracy and social cohesion’
Qatar votes on a referendum to cancel elections, ending Shura Council voting rights.
Stop Israel from bombing Iran's oil sites, Gulf states urge US
To avoid getting caught in the crossfire, some Gulf states are lobbying Washington to stop Israel from attacking oil sites.
