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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan: Moving From the Personal to the Strategic Domain
Commentary, 18 June 2018
Kamal Alam and Ibrahim Al-Othaimin
On many fronts, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are working to deepen and formalise ties that have historically been determined by the quality of relationships between kings and prime ministers
Tags: Pakistan, The Gulf Region, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues
"Militarily the UK's departure from the EU is unlikely to see a weakening of relations, said Peter Roberts, the director of military sciences at the influential Royal United Services Institute.
"Political ambitions remain high [in the UK] and I think the UK's future will remain intertwined with the Gulf. There is a shared history and energy security, which the UK is hugely reliant on.
"I don't see any change in term of permanent basing, rotation of forces or exercises either. The Gulf is one of the highest priority areas for the government." "
ANALYSIS: UK trading 'soft power' for hard cash in post-Brexit arms deals with Gulf
In The News, 29 March 2018 Tags: The Gulf Region, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, UK
""The Saudis maintained that the missile did not down the jet, which it claimed returned to base. The Houthis claimed they downed the jet. Saudi fighter jets likely have decoys and defensive measures on board. But Bronk said, 'I would be reasonably surprised if a fast jet could emit that amount of fire on impact and get home'." "
Video shows Houthi rebels in Yemen using a jury-rigged Russian fighter-jet missile to take on an F-15
In The News, 23 March 2018 Tags: Aerospace, The Gulf Region, Military Sciences, Middle East and North Africa
"“'While duly acknowledging the impact of Brexit and MbS, we should also recognise that Britain had begun to markedly shift its policy toward the Gulf beforehand, signalling that it was searching for a deeper partnership with the region than one just based on defence sales" "
A Crown Prince with big ambitions
In The News, 14 March 2018 Tags: RUSI International, The Gulf Region, Middle East and North Africa
UK Basing Posture Renews Naval Capability
RUSI Defence Systems, 7 March 2018
James Shinnie
With new UK facilities opening in Oman and Bahrain, an examination of these future bases offers helpful insights into the shape of UK strategic international engagements post-Brexit.
Tags: The Gulf Region, Maritime Forces
Anything but Strait-Forward: The Saudi Agenda in Yemen
Newsbrief, 2 March 2018
R T Howard
Saudi Arabia’s investment in the war in Yemen may have more to do with pipelines and maintaining control of the region’s shipping lanes than previously thought.
Tags: Egypt, The Gulf Region, Sudan, Maritime ForcesPages
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan: Moving From the Personal to the Strategic Domain
Commentary, 18 June 2018Kamal Alam and Ibrahim Al-Othaimin
On many fronts, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are working to deepen and formalise ties that have historically been determined by the quality of relationships between kings and prime ministers
Pakistan, The Gulf Region, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues
Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Anti-Terrorism Effort: A Coalition of the Willing or an Anti-Iran Front?
Commentary, 6 December 2017Kamal Alam and Wajahat S Khan
Saudi Arabia’s new Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition has been hailed as an historic organisation which will not only serve a military purpose but also take the ideological fight against those who use terror in the name of Islam.
The Gulf Region, Terrorism, Middle East and North Africa
Israel and Saudi Arabia: The Best of ‘Frenemies’
Commentary, 21 November 2017Joseph Millis
Saudi Arabia and Israel appear to be putting aside decades of enmity due to a fear of Iran's nuclear ambitions and its actions in the region. Is this the beginning of a beautiful friendship?
The Gulf Region, Israel, Middle East and North Africa
Could Trump Usher in the Elusive GCC Missile Defence Shield?
Commentary, 8 March 2017Anthony Ricketts
Donald Trump’s demand that US allies pay more for their own defence may push the Gulf States towards more military cooperation.
The Gulf Region, Middle East and North Africa
Peace Talks Still the Main Game in Town
Commentary, 14 May 2015Emily Winterbotham
While talks in Doha between the Taliban and Afghan government were downplayed and big hurdles remain, there were some small signs of progress, which could help kick start the Afghan peace process.
Afghanistan, The Gulf Region, Global Strategy and Commitments, International Security Studies, Global Security Issues, Central and South Asia, Middle East and North AfricaPages
What is Behind Qatar–Gulf Tensions?
Multimedia, 8 June 2017Why is Qatar facing censure and sanctions from its Gulf neighbours? RUSI Research Fellow Michael Stephens helps explain.
Tags: The Gulf Region
The Conflict in Yemen: The Coalition Perspective
Multimedia, 21 March 2016Brigadier-General Ahmed al-Assiri, spokesman of the Arab coalition, gives a briefing on the current Saudi-led military operation in Yemen. Chaired by Sir Simon Mayall.
Tags: The Gulf Region
UK Basing Posture Renews Naval Capability
RUSI Defence Systems, 7 March 2018James Shinnie
With new UK facilities opening in Oman and Bahrain, an examination of these future bases offers helpful insights into the shape of UK strategic international engagements post-Brexit.
The Gulf Region, RUSI Defence Systems, Maritime Forces
Anything but Strait-Forward: The Saudi Agenda in Yemen
Newsbrief, 2 March 2018R T Howard
Saudi Arabia’s investment in the war in Yemen may have more to do with pipelines and maintaining control of the region’s shipping lanes than previously thought.
Egypt, Newsbrief, The Gulf Region, Sudan, Maritime Forces
Why Have Three Gulf States Introduced the Draft? Bucking the Trend on Conscription in Arabia
RUSI Journal, 17 January 2018Zoltan Barany
Politics, economics and security help to explain why some Gulf countries have adopted conscription.
RUSI Journal, The Gulf Region, Military Personnel, Middle East and North Africa
Saudi Arabia’s Quiet Revolution
Newsbrief, 5 July 2016Gerald Butt
A shift in power to a younger generation and a recognition of the need for more transparency will have a long-lasting impact on Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy, its economy and its politics.
Newsbrief, The Gulf Region
Lessons from the Greek Debt Crisis for Gulf Monetary Union
Newsbrief, 25 September 2015Omar Al-Ubaydli
Far from an ideal blueprint for success, the Eurozone and its current woes could be instructive for the GCC in its pursuit of monetary union
Newsbrief, The Gulf Region, European UnionPages
Ending the Suffering in Yemen: What Can Be Done?
Events, 17 April 2018This joint event with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will look at the drivers of the conflict, the humanitarian impact and the view from the West.
RUSI International, The Gulf Region, Middle East and North Africa
Saudi Arabia’s Reforms: Countering Extremism in a Changing Kingdom
Events, 8 March 2018A discussion on how Saudi Arabia’s social reforms will impact the Kingdom and its continued cooperation with the UK on counter-extremism.
RUSI International, The Gulf Region, Middle East and North Africa
A Conversation with Qatar Defence Minister HE Dr Khalid Bin Mohammad Al-Attiyah
Events, 17 January 2018HE Dr Khalid Bin Mohammad Al-Attiyah, Minister of State for Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of the State of Qatar, discussed the pressing security issues for Qatar, the wider region and relations...
The Gulf Region, Middle East and North Africa
'Without Glory but Without Disaster': 50 Years after the British Withdrawal from Aden
Events, 4 December 2017RUSI is hosting a conference with the support of Durham University, the British-Yemeni Society and the MBI Al Jaber Foundation to mark 50 years since Britain's withdrawal from Aden (also known as...
The Gulf Region, Middle East and North Africa
Crises or opportunities? A reflection on the economic, political and security challenges to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Events, 16 May 2016A lecture by HRH Prince Turki al Faisal bin Abdulaziz al Saud on the future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region.
The Gulf Region, Middle East and North Africa
"Militarily the UK's departure from the EU is unlikely to see a weakening of relations, said Peter Roberts, the director of military sciences at the influential Royal United Services Institute. "Political ambitions remain high [in the UK] and I think the UK's future will remain intertwined with the Gulf. There is a shared history and energy security, which the UK is hugely reliant on. "I don't see any change in term of permanent basing, rotation of forces or exercises either. The Gulf is one of the highest priority areas for the government.""
ANALYSIS: UK trading 'soft power' for hard cash in post-Brexit arms deals with Gulf
In The News, 29 March 2018 Tags: The Gulf Region, Military Sciences, Defence Policy, UK
""The Saudis maintained that the missile did not down the jet, which it claimed returned to base. The Houthis claimed they downed the jet. Saudi fighter jets likely have decoys and defensive measures on board. But Bronk said, 'I would be reasonably surprised if a fast jet could emit that amount of fire on impact and get home'.""
Video shows Houthi rebels in Yemen using a jury-rigged Russian fighter-jet missile to take on an F-15
In The News, 23 March 2018 Tags: Aerospace, The Gulf Region, Military Sciences, Middle East and North Africa
"“'While duly acknowledging the impact of Brexit and MbS, we should also recognise that Britain had begun to markedly shift its policy toward the Gulf beforehand, signalling that it was searching for a deeper partnership with the region than one just based on defence sales""
A Crown Prince with big ambitions
In The News, 14 March 2018 Tags: RUSI International, The Gulf Region, Middle East and North Africa
"“The problem is as much about appearing to not capitulate to the other side as it is trying to solve any problems,” said Michael Stephens of the Royal United Services Institute in London. “Given the hypersensitivity of both sides to appearing weak,” he said, “it makes the problem considerably harder to solve.”"
Trump’s Bid to End Saudi-Qatar Stalemate Ends in Recriminations
In The News, 9 September 2017 Tags: The Gulf Region, Middle East and North Africa
"“I am very concerned that there is absolutely no way to de-escalate this,” said Michael Stephens, a research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, a think tank in London. “I don’t see how a deal can be made at the current time unless something dramatic changes.”"
Arab Nations Demand Qatar Shut Al Jazeera, Cut Islamist Ties and Detail Funding
In The News, 23 June 2017 Tags: RUSI International, The Gulf Region, Global Security Issues, Middle East and North Africa
Virtuous Currencies: Time to Accentuate the Positive
Colombia’s New President: Will the Peace Deal Survive?
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan: Moving From the Personal to the Strategic Domain