Bernard Haykel
Coverage of Bernard Haykel in the Nexus archive.
- How Oman offers a glimpse into the post-war Gulf
Oman is emerging as a key player in the post-war Gulf due to its conciliatory stance toward Iran, geography, and business acumen. The ceasefire following the US-Iran conflict has validated Oman's approach, with other Gulf countries now adopting similar diplomacy. Western, Arab, and US diplomats view Oman as central to a new regional order negotiated by the US and Iran.
- 'From outlier to trailblazer': How Oman offers a glimpse into the post-war Gulf
Oman has transitioned from an outlier to a key player in the post-war Gulf amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, leveraging its conciliatory stance toward Iran to gain financial and diplomatic advantages. Other Gulf states are now adopting Oman's approach, which prioritized neutrality over military alignment, following a ceasefire widely seen as a victory for Iran.