Bahrain
WORLD
Dichotomy Shattered: Civilisational Alliance in a Multipolar World
The world governments gathering in Riyadh proved that the days of binary opposition are fading as a confident Gulf leads the charge toward a multipolar era.
EUROPE
European Recognition: The Abraham Accords Lose Their Silver Lining
Europe backs Palestinian statehood this September, breaking with Israel and reshaping diplomacy beyond the Abraham Accords.
EXCLUSIVE
Bahrain’s Economic Reforms: On Pause For Now
Bahrain’s economic reforms face delays amid public backlash, risking prolonged deficits while balancing fiscal sustainability.
Popular
Caught in the Crosshairs: Gulf Countries Court a Multipolar Order
As American strikes set the region on fire, the Gulf found that massive wealth bought no seat at the table and its survival called for a whole new orbit.
Sánchez Says No to War. Washington Says Pay for It Anyway.
When Trump threatened to cut all trade with Spain this week for refusing to open its bases for strikes on Iran, Sánchez replied in three words: No to war.
Qatar’s LNG Shock: When Energy Security Meets Physical Reality
Iranian drones struck Ras Laffan last week, QatarEnergy halted a fifth of global LNG supply, and European gas prices jumped 52% by morning.
Baalbek Clans and the Return of the State
After Salam banned Hezbollah military activities this week, clans across Baalbek-Hermel backed the Lebanese state in terms Beirut rarely hears from that region.
Qatar’s Art Storage Signals Cultural Maturity
In November 2025, Qatar announced the Gulf's largest museum-grade art storage facility, marking a shift from spectacle to stewardship.


