The Arabian Peninsula, the largest peninsula in the world, and the Gulf region comprise the countries of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Yemen. This page features an archive of publications, events, and digital media content produced by Arab Center Washington DC covering issues relevant to this region of the Arab world.
Publications
- Viewpoint
IranDiplomacy and NegotiationsTrump, Not Tehran, Is Blocking Diplomacy with Iran
May 13, 2026Daniel BrumbergOn April 26, 2026, Tehran offered the United States a proposal to lift the US and Iranian blockades of the Strait of Hormuz but to postpone talks on the nuclea…
- Viewpoint
UAEEnergy and EconomicsWhy the UAE’s OPEC Withdrawal Matters Beyond Oil
May 1, 2026Kristian Coates UlrichsenThe UAE's withdrawal from OPEC is the most significant departure yet from the organization because it marks the first time that one of the major oil producing …
- Policy AnalysisIraqDemocracy and Governance
Politics in a Parallel Universe: Iraq’s Leadership Crisis and the Iran War
Apr 29, 2026Harith HasanThe Iraqi government and the leaders of the country’s ruling political factions have every reason for alarm. The US–Israeli war on Iran—and its profound conseq…
