Defense and Security

Arab News: If you think the Houthis are just a Saudi problem, think again

Saudi Arabia may now be bearing the brunt of Houthi attacks that have sought to murder civilians at its airports, cripple its critical energy infrastructure, and demolish its military installations. But make no mistake, Saudi Arabia is only the Houthis’ most immediate grievance.

CSIS: How the Iran War Weighs on the U.S.-Saudi Partnership and Prospects for Normalization with Israel

N7 Brief: U.S. and Iran Reach Framework to End War

Israel Hayom: Gulf Perspectives on Normalization with Israel After the War

Newsweek: America’s Next Supply Chain Runs Through the Caucasus

CSIS: How Does Saudi Arabia See the War with Iran?

N7 Brief: What to Watch at the 2026 Munich Security Conference

N7 discusses the 2026 Munich Security Conference

C6+2: Engaging Central Asia through Coalition

N7 Expert Joseph Epstein breaks down the potential inclusion of Israel and Azerbaijan into the C5+1

The Hill: How to make the most of a turning point for Middle East peace

As Washington sustains the ceasefire, supports Gaza’s reconstruction and improves conditions for diplomacy, it should work with its partners to seize this window to advance a long-term vision for a more secure, prosperous and interconnected Middle East.