Saudi Arabia

Interview – Michael Koplow

E-International Relations • Jun 25 2017 • Features

Dr. Koplow talks about the two-state solution, the impact of Israeli settlements on Palestinian statehood, and US relations with the Palestinian Authority and Israel.

Indo-Saudi Relations under the Modi Government

Md. Muddassir Quamar • Mar 13 2017 • Articles

In recent years, India’s relations with Saudi Arabia have gained a new momentum due to shared financial and security interests in the region.

Deadly Stalemate in Yemen

Charles Schmitz • Dec 19 2016 • Articles

Yemen’s faltering economy desperately requires sustained, well-coordinated efforts to rebuild a country devastated by war and facing a humanitarian crisis.

Reconceptualising Structural Power: A New Concept Made Out of Sterling Parts

Andrej Pustovitovskij • Dec 18 2016 • Articles

The two analytic tools introduced here enable the conceptualisation of a structural approach to power that is ontologically accessible and fit for operationalization.

Review – The Other Saudis: Shiism, Dissent and Sectarianism

Natana DeLong-Bas • Nov 5 2016 • Features

Matthiesen provides a rich and nuanced reconstruction of Shia history through an impressive analysis of primary documents that have never been studied before.

Understanding Syria’s Many Conflicts

Mark N. Katz • Aug 31 2016 • Articles

The Syrian war is not just one conflict, but several conflicts which interact with one another. Syria has become a quagmire in which nobody can win but all can lose.

Interview – Stacey Philbrick Yadav

E-International Relations • Jul 17 2016 • Features

Stacey Philbrick Yadav discusses the roots of the conflict in Yemen, assesses the key actors involved, and condemns the US’s role in supporting the Saudi-led coalition.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Policy and the Failure of the Doha Oil Negotiations

Martin Beck • Jun 21 2016 • Articles

The decision of Saudi Arabia to let the Doha summit fail may be considered as a stone in the mosaic of Riyadh converting its foreign policy approach.

Doha Talks: Economic Failure or Geopolitical Success?

Ashay Abbhi • May 5 2016 • Articles

Riyadh has pulled off a clever maneuver by not signing a deal that it negotiated and agreed to as it has politically stalled its adversaries and has been a setback to its allies.

Interview – Banafsheh Keynoush

E-International Relations • Apr 27 2016 • Features

Banafseh Keynoush discusses the implications of the Iran-Iraq War, the future of Saudi-Iranian relations, and how the United States affects this relationship.

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