Explore and Understand The Gulf States with Active Minds

Strategically important, politically complex, The Gulf States are small, oil-rich, and a complicated partner to the United States. Walk away with a more clear unerstanding of this region of the world.

Utilizing their wealth, these small conservative monarchies have increasingly worked together (although with notable disagreements amongst them) to position themselves as moderators and to gain global influence. Join Active Minds as we delve into the individual and collective stories of the Gulf States.