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Commentary, research insights, and analysis on Saudi development, food security, governance, and international relations.
Trump’s debt revolution: Birthing a fairer US or a monster?
One year on from Donald Trump’s resounding return to the White House on Jan. 20, 2025, America is once again a stage for bold experiments in governance. His second term, unlike the turbulent “organize...
Bridging the divide: Trump’s vision for a new Middle East
The recent diplomatic maneuvers led by US President Donald Trump during his visit to Saudi Arabia and other nations in the Arabian Gulf represent a pivotal shift from the foreign policy frameworks est...
The US-China trade war’s consequences for agriculture
The trade war initiated by the Trump administration, particularly focused on China, has sparked widespread debate about its implications for various sectors, especially agriculture. As tariffs have be...
A balanced perspective on Saudi-American relations
The partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US has long been a cornerstone of international relations, marked by both significance and contention. The recent announcement of a visit by President Don...
How developing countries can navigate the US-China trade war
The US-China trade conflict, characterized by escalating tariffs and economic friction, has far-reaching implications not only for the two superpowers but also for developing nations caught in the fra...
Navigating the intersection of US influence, Arab aspirations and global cooperation
The struggle between maintaining the status quo and forging a path toward development amid the gradual decline of American hegemony is becoming increasingly evident, particularly in the Arab world. Th...
Saudi Arabia’s role in advancing regional peace and development
Saudi Arabia occupies an influential position in the Middle East, as it is uniquely positioned to foster peace and sustainability amid long-standing conflicts, particularly the Israeli occupation of P...
Saudi Arabia’s role in global diplomacy and sustainable peace
Saudi Arabia’s approach to its political challenges transcends mere problem-solving, it focuses on what I refer to as “zeroing in on severed relations.” The essence of effective politics lies in the a...
US foreign policy challenges in a transforming world
Last month’s meeting in Riyadh between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sparked a vital discourse on the future of American foreign policy, particularly in ...
Power, wealth and governance in the modern world
In contemporary society, the phrase “follow the money” serves as an illuminating principle for unraveling the intricate connections among various societal issues, particularly those intertwined with g...