Saudi Arabia’s Delusion (Ana Echagüe, Gulf State Analytics)

http://www.eurasiareview.com/10062016-saudi-arabias-delusion-analysis/

The Asymmetry Of Asymmetry In The Saudi-Iranian Rivalry (Justin McCauley, Gulf State Analytics)

As the power contest between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran intensifies, an important factor is Iran’s advantage in the area of asymmetric warfare, particularly with regard to Yemen and Syria. A major driver in the rise of the so-called “Shi’ite Crescent” has been Iran’s ability to spread its influence through a combination of well-placed and robustly supported proxies (both state and non-state), as well as a nuanced capacity to leverage parochial ethnic and sectarian conflicts to Tehran’s strategic benefit.

http://www.eurasiareview.com/15032016-the-asymmetry-of-asymmetry-in-the-saudi-iranian-rivalry-analysis/

Yemen’s Hadi Should Look Southward For Legitimacy—Not North (Adam Simpson, Gulf State Analytics)

In March 2015, Yemeni President Abdrabbo Mansour Hadi was forced to flee the southern city of Aden as Houthi rebels descended on his presidential palace. Since then, he and his government have touted their legitimacy primarily from Saudi Arabia, which is chief among the coalition of nations fighting on Hadi’s behalf to wrest control of Yemen from the Houthis and their ally, former President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) support Hadi, and many Yemenis as well see their country’s internationally-recognized government as the least-worst alternative to Houthi domination. However, as the conflict enters its second year, Hadi and his backers have not yet made the case that the government can articulate a viable future.

http://www.eurasiareview.com/15032016-yemens-hadi-should-look-southward-for-legitimacy-not-north-analysis/

Italian analyst: Italy eyes growing economic and security cooperation with post-sanctions Iran (Gulf State Analytics)

http://gulfstateanalytics.com/archives/work/italian-analyst-italy-eyes-growing-economic-and-security-cooperation-with-post-sanctions-iran

Qatar Cultivates A New Global Image

http://www.eurasiareview.com/19102015-qatar-cultivates-a-new-global-image-analysis/

Where Does Oman And Iran’s Pipeline Leave Saudi Arabia? (Gulf State Analytics)

http://www.eurasiareview.com/26092015-where-does-oman-and-irans-pipeline-leave-saudi-arabia-analysis/

(Istituto fondamentale - Global) Saudi Arabia And Israel’s Fertile Common Ground (Gary Grappo, Gulf State Analytics)

http://www.eurasiareview.com/26072015-saudi-arabia-and-israels-fertile-common-ground-analysis/