The northwestern Persian Gulf will experience a surge in geopolitical conflict as Iraq and Kuwait compete as trade hubs.

Stratfor discusses the Iraq-Kuwait rivalry and the countries' access to the Persian Gulf through their new port projects.

Stratfor Middle East analyst Ashley Lindsey discusses Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and the power shift in the Islamic world.

Vice President of Analysis Peter Zeihan examines the oil-producing locations in the Persian Gulf that could face disruptions should major protests spread to the region.

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Analyst Kamran Bokhari examines protests in Persian Gulf countries and their importance to U.S. interests in the region.

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Analyst Kamran Bokhari explains why the outcome of government-opposition negotiations in Bahrain is geopolitically more significant than the turmoil in Libya.

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