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Saudi Arabia's MBS shaking hands with the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Analysis

The Gulf rift gets ugly

To understand the deepening rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, following the UAE's exit from OPEC, GZERO spoke with Gulf expert Firas Maksad. He breaks down the tensions between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh and what "OPEC-xit" means for the region.

How the UAE is keeping global trade moving during the Strait of Hormuz crisis
Global Stage Interviews

How the UAE is keeping global trade moving during the Strait of Hormuz crisis

In this Global Stage interview, GZERO's Tony Maciulis speaks with Gulftainer Group CEO Farid Belbouab about how the UAE rapidly transformed its eastern coast into a critical alternative logistics corridor, keeping food, pharmaceuticals, and essential goods flowing throughout the Gulf region.

Why Trump can't end the Iran war on his terms
by ian bremmer

Why Trump can't end the Iran war on his terms

President Trump unveiled “Project Freedom,” an initiative to escort ships and restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, on Sunday. By Tuesday evening, he had unceremoniously suspended it by Truth Social post, shortly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters how committed the administration was to it.

Iran tensions rising again: Is the ceasefire about to collapse?
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Iran tensions rising again: Is the ceasefire about to collapse?

In this "ask ian," Ian Bremmer breaks down the rapidly unraveling situation following the US announcement of “Project Freedom” and why tensions with Iran are escalating again.

UAE to withdraw from OPEC
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UAE to withdraw from OPEC

In this “ask ian,” Ian Bremmer says the United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from OPEC reflects a broader erosion of trust in longstanding institutions amid growing regional instability.

​UAE's Oil Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei arrives at the OPEC headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on June 4, 2023.
What We're Watching

UAE to exit OPEC, EU-China relations on edge again, Violence erupts in Colombia ahead of election

The Emiratis have long been frustrated with the crude quotas that the oil cartel imposes.

​US President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., USA, on April 21, 2026.
What We're Watching

US extends Iran ceasefire, Ukraine explores Donbas name change, Evidence emerges of possible UAE support for Sudanese rebels

Donald Trump said he was extending the ceasefire with Iran, while adding that the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue, too. With US-Iran talks in Pakistan postponed indefinitely, the path to long-term peace remains unclear.

Hard Number: Saudi Arabia picks up Pakistan’s tab again
Hard Numbers

Hard Number: Saudi Arabia picks up Pakistan’s tab again

​Emergency personnel respond at a site following Iranian missile barrages in central Israel, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 24, 2026.
What We're Watching

Gulf states weigh joining Iran war, EU and Australia cinch trade deal, French centrists hope local win brings momentum

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are moving closer to joining the US-Iran conflict.

QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas production facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar, on March 2, 2026.
Analysis

Iran conflict brings energy boon for some, doom for others

The US-Israeli war with Iran has badly damaged oil & gas producers in the Gulf and consumers in the Indo-Pacific. But not all countries within those regions will feel the pain equally.