MBS and Biden Frenemies as OPEC+ Caps Oil Production
OPEC+ established a cap on oil output against Biden’s request. US-Saudi relations are floundering under the leadership of Biden and MBS. The Saudi Crown Prince is looking to reduce the…
MBS’s Chilly Step-Back, Ceasefire in Yemen, and Houthi Resilience
Mohammed bin Salman agrees to a ceasefire in YemenFor Saudi Arabia and its coalition, the costs of the war have now fully outweighed the gains Biden’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia…
Why has the Gulf region become an international sports hub?
With four F1 Grand Prix races and the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Gulf has become a go-to destination for international sporting events. The region’s leaders are pursuing a…
MBS and MBZ keeping their friends close and their frenemies closer
Saudi Arabia and the UAE share very similar priorities, with economic growth and diversification at the forefront of their ‘Vision 2030’ agendas. The dynamic relationship between MBS and MBZ has…
Biden and MBS Frenemies as Biden Halts Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
+ Biden has temporarily suspended US arms sales to Saudi Arabia.+ Biden's decision will have implications on the US-Saudi relationship. + After years of Yemeni suffering at the hands of Saudi…
Monday (April 13th): He won’t stop winning!
President Donald J. Trump Name? Donald Trump Westphalian identity? United States American Age? 73 Why is he in the news? When is he not? But today we do not want…
Thursday (March 26th): Yemen war nears 5 years with no end in sight
Abd Rabbo Mansur Hadi Name? Abd Rabbo Mansur Hadi Westphalian identity? Yemeni Age? 74 Why is he in the news? 5 years ago, Yemen’s President Hadi had to flee his…
MBS’ hostility to Putin: Oil prices plummet as Putin rejects OPEC’s proposal
+ MBS is hostile to Putin as he threatens the monarch’s power. + Low oil demand led to OPEC suggesting a cut in production. + Putin refuses the offer to…
Monday (March 9): The Problematic Prince
Name? Mohammad Bin Salman, or MBS to his friends others. Westphalian identity? Saudi Arabia, House of Saud. Age? 34 Why is he in the news? He is a regular of…
Global Warming solved by the Global South?
With coronavirus and the situation in Syria,it seems we’ve forgotten about other pressing issues such as climate change. Australia’s still burning and Greta is still marching. Are global leaders still…