Insights
Policy Brief |August 2026
The Development Road and the new regional order
Bypassing Iran? The Development Road, Türkiye and the GCC’s Emerging Connectivity Strategy
In this policy brief, Future Focus MENA analyses how the Development Road and emerging transport, energy and digital corridors could reshape regional connectivity between the Gulf, Iraq, the Levant, Türkiye and Europe. It examines the opportunities for the Gulf states and Iraq, Türkiye’s growing role as a strategic hub, the implications for Iranian influence and the conditions required to transform ambitious infrastructure projects into sustainable economic integration.
Policy Brief | July 2026
Europe as a Second Strategic Pillar in the Gulf
How soft power, industrial cooperation and maritime security are reshaping the EU-GCC partnership.
In this policy brief, Future Focus MENA analyses how Europe can position itself as a complementary strategic partner for the Gulf states, through soft power, industrial cooperation, energy partnerships, maritime security and resilient supply chains.
