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
- Policy Analysis
IranConflicts and Conflict ResolutionTrump’s “Economic D-Day” Strengthens Iran’s Hardliners
Sep 3, 2026Daniel BrumbergThe White House’s new measures will not force Iran’s capitulation. Instead, they will reinforce the resolve of the hardline security officials to entrench thei…
- Policy Analysis
Saudi ArabiaEnergy and EconomicsSaudi Arabia’s Nuclear Turn: Power Beyond Electricity
Aug 27, 2026Jim KraneThe US-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement caused some observers to scratch their heads. Why would a country bother with nuclear energy when it holds a …
- Policy Analysis
IraqRegional Relations and GeopoliticsTurkey and Iraq’s Emerging Partnership in a Changing Regional Order
Aug 26, 2026Salim ÇevikTurkey-Iraq relations have undergone a significant transformation over the past two years. For much of the post-2003 period, relations between Ankara and Baghd…
- Policy Analysis
Saudi ArabiaSecurity and DefenseDiversification Without Substitution: What the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement Offers Saudi Arabia
Aug 19, 2026The Unit for Political StudiesDespite the headlines, the Mecca agreement is unlikely to produce a real military response if an attack happens. Not only has the text of the accord not been m…
Multimedia
- Fresh Take
IranUS Foreign PolicyHow the Iran Conflict Is Straining US-Israel Ties
Jul 10, 2026Khalil E. JahshanKhalil E. Jahshan examines the growing strain in US-Israel relations, shifting American public opinion, allegations surrounding Iranian peace negotiators, and …
Webinars & Events
- Webinar
The Arabian Peninsula and The GulfSecurity and DefenseA Post-US Regional Order? The Shifting Security Architecture in MENA Amid the Iran War
Sep 1, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ETExperts examine how the Iran war has altered the balance of power in the Middle East and reshaped foreign policy calculations across the region.
