Gulf Analysis Papers

In conjunction with its Gulf Roundtable series, the CSIS Middle East Program writes periodic policy papers addressing key economic and security issues in the Gulf region.  The reports are distributed prior to a corresponding Gulf Roundtable to help inform the debate and generate discussion.  Launched in April 2007, the Gulf Roundtable series convenes monthly and assembles a diverse group of regional experts, policymakers, academics and business leaders seeking to build a greater understanding of the complexities of the region and identify opportunities for constructive engagement. Topics for discussion include the role of Islamist movements in politics, the war on terror, democratization and the limits of civil society, the strategic importance of Gulf energy, media trends, trade liberalization, and prospects for regional integration.  The roundtable defines the Gulf as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, and Iran, and is made possible in part through the generous support of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates.