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Gulf States

Fighter jet over Middle Eastern terrain representing the week 5 turning point in the 2026 Iran war

Analysis

Week 5 of the Iran War: The Turning Point Nobody Expected

Week 5 assessment of the Iran war: F-15 loss changes the narrative, Gulf states under fire, diplomatic channels stall. Where does this conflict go?

Apr 4, 2026

Economics

Kuwait Under Fire: How Iran's Attacks Are Threatening Gulf Water Security

Iran's March 30 strike on a Kuwaiti power and desalination plant — killing one worker — has exposed…

Mar 30, 2026

Gulf Fiscal Breakeven at $102 Oil: Who Wins Most? (2026)

Analysis

At $102 Oil, Which Gulf State Wins Most? A Fiscal Breakeven Comparison for March 2026

With Brent crude at $102 per barrel, every Gulf state except Bahrain is running a fiscal surplus in…

Mar 17, 2026

Analysis

The Control Map: How History Repeats in Iran War 2026

Mar 7, 2026

Economics

GCC Countries: All 6 Members, GDP, and Economic Power Ranked

Feb 26, 2026