Tag: Saudi Arabia
Trump’s Return Signals New Opportunities for Middle East Ties
As Donald Trump heads back to the White House, leaders across the Middle East anticipate the revival of a pragmatic partnership centered on economic growth, security, and regional stability. Trump’s first term resonated with Gulf leaders and beyond, emphasizing results over ideology—a stark contrast to the Biden administration. His tenure’s signature accomplishments, including the Abraham Accords, a robust stance on Iran, and business-driven diplomacy, are seen as a roadmap for renewed progress in the region…
Top Foreign Policy Issues Facing Next U.S. President on Day 1
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is in full swing with candidates talking economic policy but partially skirting round foreign policy challenges. The foreign policy debate has been limited with most commentary focused on whether the policy will be more “arrogant” or “predictable”, neither of which are informative descriptions for a candidate or directionally insightful as a strategy. The next U.S. president will face several key issues on day 1 and, while temperament can be part of the test, there is a question of policy answers and details…
Is Pakistan’s Economic Turnaround Now Underway?
By fostering an environment conducive to foreign investment and collaboration, Pakistan can harness its untapped potential and emerge as a beacon of economic opportunity. While challenges remain, the recent developments in foreign investment (i.e., Aramco investment in Gas & Oil Pakistan, Japanese investor interest in Pakistan’s automotive industry, PIA privatization, etc.) and key loans from international institutions, highlight Pakistan’s capacity for growth and resilience…
Top 10 Economies To Watch In 2024
2024 is the year of elections…for most voters, “It’s the economy, stupid” may reign supreme…these are 10 bellwether economies to watch in 2024…
Foreign Policy Re-Think Ahead of the Presidential Election Cycle: U.S. Top 5 Strategic Allies Going into 2024
Whether an internationalist or isolationist approach, there are some alliances that will be strategically vital with five countries being at the top of that list…
The Balance of ‘Enduring Partnerships’ vs. ‘Transactional Relationships’
While there are some long-standing partnerships that continue to endure through time, U.S. politicians will have to become more accustomed to the transactional nature of international diplomacy…
Saudi Arabia wants the Indian Premier League: Why Is There No Discussion of ‘Sportswashing’?
Saudi Arabia’s reported interest in the Indian Premier League has not raised any significant discussion of “sportwashing”…Why is that the case?
The Global War For Talent Is Expanding…
The tech war between countries is well-established – the U.S. and China being the least coy about this battle. There is another (more subtle) war happening…the battle for talent is quietly turning into a more global competition….
A Few Takeaways from the China brokered Saudi-Iran Deal
A China brokered Saudi-Iran deal will force the U.S. to further rethink its strategy with Saudi Arabia and the greater Middle East…