Bader Mousa Al-Saif, Professor of History at Kuwait University and Fellow at Chatham House (UK) and the Arab Gulf States Institute (US) and previously deputy chief of staff to a former PM of Kuwait, speaks to India Today on how the Iran war has impacted Kuwait
Oman’s unique location in the Gulf can enable alternative routes for oil, gas and other goods through its Indian Ocean-facing ports, but only if there’s political will and significant investment from stakeholders
With risks exposed, investment flows, tourism and consumer confidence may come under strain even as fintech initiatives and a resilient industrial base are likely to drive recovery
The Gulf states, those most exposed to the economic and security fallout of a conflict not of their making, must be integral to any negotiated settlement for regional stability and sustainable peace
With the pillars of the UAE’s growth areas such as aviation, tourism and logistics taking hits, the stability it promised investors has been shaken
Geography and preparation helped Saudi Arabia stave off the immediate blows of the war. However, the worst outcome could be a conflict that leaves Iran not weaker, but angrier and more aggressive
The ceasefire’s outcome will have profound consequences for the future of the Gulf states, regional peace and the global economy
Amidst a tenuous two-week lull in the Iran war, the region assesses the damage already done and rethinks its security dependencies
