Author Archives: GCC
Oman says American man detained in rebel-held Yemeni capital freed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A U.S. man held captive in Yemen’s rebel-controlled capital has [...]
Why won’t the UK government speak out on human rights abuses?
Britain will only criticise the repressive regimes of its Middle Eastern allies behind closed doors. [...]
Saudi Arabia faces tough choices on oil dependency
A perfect storm for Saudi Arabia may mean the golden age of oil is coming [...]
How Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen has made al Qaeda stronger – and richer
One unintended consequence of the war in Yemen: Al Qaeda now runs its own mini-state, [...]
Amnesty accuses Qatar of abuse of migrant workers
Amnesty International has accused Qatar of exploiting and abusing migrant workers who make up at [...]
Israel and Saudi Arabia: America’s Favorite Middle East Countries
I published a piece last year with a deliberately provocative title, “Why I No Longer [...]