Radhika Lakshminarayanan

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A flag of Bahrain flutters on a traditional dhow, as Manama's modern buildings create a dynamic cityscape backdrop.
Middle East Forum Observer
Is Bahrain the Weakest Gulf Cooperation Council Link in the Regional War?
Unlike Its Bigger Neighbors, Bahrain Has Little Strategic Depth to Absorb a Military Shock
September 4, 2026
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Radhika Lakshminarayanan
The flag of Kuwait flies above Kuwait City.
Middle East Forum Observer
Kuwait’s Neutrality Trap
No Sovereign State Should Be Left to Manage the Consequences of Decisions Made by a Partner
September 1, 2026
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Radhika Lakshminarayanan
An overview of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, at sunset.
Middle East Forum Observer
Threatened by the Regional Conflict, Can Dubai Fight Back?
Dubai’s Geostrategic Position as a Regional Business Hub Is Both Its Strength and Its Vulnerability
August 27, 2026
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Radhika Lakshminarayanan
A Kuwait cityscape in the mid-day heat.
Middle East Forum Observer
As Kuwait Rebuilds Its Suburbs, Where Will Its People Go?
When Redevelopment Outpaces Resettlement, the Consequences of Displacement Are Devastating
August 19, 2026
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Radhika Lakshminarayanan