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A New Rift in the Gulf, and Only the Gulf Can Solve It

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have a lot in common. Instead of fostering cooperation, it led to rivalry.

Commentary by Michael Ratney — January 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman Got a Lot from Trump. What Did the United States Get?

Saudi Arabia seems to be the “net winner” after MBS’s recent trip to Washington, D.C.

Commentary by Michael Ratney — January 5, 2026

Understanding the Saudi Reaction to the Escalation in Yemen

The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council’s capture of two southern Yemeni provinces, as well as Saudi forces’ recent strike on UAE-shipped weapons and vehicles in Al Mukalla, has led to unprecedented tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Commentary by Michael Ratney — December 31, 2025

Michael Ratney in The New York Times: The Saudi Crown Prince Heads to Washington With a New Set of Priorities

Former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney recently reflects on the profound transformations Saudi Arabia has undergone under Mohammed bin Salman's leadership and how it brings us to this current moment in U.S.-Saudi relations.

Commentary by Michael Ratney — November 17, 2025

It's More than Just Drones: Industrial Base Lessons from the Conflict in Ukraine | All About the Base

Global Oil Markets Outlook: Key Takeaways from EIA’s January 2026 STEO

Examining Major Elements Driving Investment Uncertainty in the 2026 USMCA Review

Book Launch | China's Weaponization of Trade: Resistance Through Collective Resilience

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A New Rift in the Gulf, and Only the Gulf Can Solve It

Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman Got a Lot from Trump. What Did the United States Get?

Understanding the Saudi Reaction to the Escalation in Yemen

Michael Ratney in The New York Times: The Saudi Crown Prince Heads to Washington With a New Set of Priorities

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