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Giorgio Cafiero

Giorgio Cafiero is the CEO and founder of Gulf State Analytics, a geopolitical risk consultancy based in Washington, DC and a strategic partner of R&R. His research interests include geopolitical and security trends in the Arabian Peninsula and the broader Middle East. 


Mr. Cafiero is a regular contributor to the Middle East Institute, Al Monitor, LobeLog, Inside Arabia, and New Arab. He frequently appears on Al Jazeera, TRT World, BBC Persian, and other networks as a commentator. Mr. Cafiero has taken part in dozens of closed-door meetings with high-ranking government officials, ambassadors, and other diplomats in Bahrain, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Throughout his career, he has spoken about Persian Gulf-related issues at conferences and delivered lectures on the region in Egypt, Slovenia, and the United States. From 2014-2015, Mr. Cafiero was an analyst at Kroll, an investigative due diligence consultancy. He received an M.A. in International Relations from the University of San Diego. 

Recent Publications

Syria’s Post-Earthquake Diplomatic Standing In The Gulf

Iran and Saudi Arabia Keep Channels of Communications Open In Spite of Stalled Relations

Iran and Saudi Arabia Keep Channels of Communications Open In Spite of Stalled Relations

by Gulf State Analytics

2 March 2023

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Iran and Saudi Arabia Keep Channels of Communications Open In Spite of Stalled Relations

Iran and Saudi Arabia Keep Channels of Communications Open In Spite of Stalled Relations

Iran and Saudi Arabia Keep Channels of Communications Open In Spite of Stalled Relations

by Gulf State Analytics

15 February 2023

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The Growth of Sino-Saudi Relations in a More Multipolar World

Iran and Saudi Arabia Keep Channels of Communications Open In Spite of Stalled Relations

The Growth of Sino-Saudi Relations in a More Multipolar World

by Giorgio Cafiero

8 February 2022

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The World Cup And A Rising Gulf

Iran Feels Domestic Protests Are Fomented By Foreign Media Outlets

The Growth of Sino-Saudi Relations in a More Multipolar World

by Gulf State Analytics

11 January 2023

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The Ukraine War Requires Israel to Strike a Challenging Balance

Iran Feels Domestic Protests Are Fomented By Foreign Media Outlets

Iran Feels Domestic Protests Are Fomented By Foreign Media Outlets

by Giorgio Cafiero

22 December 2022

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Iran Feels Domestic Protests Are Fomented By Foreign Media Outlets

Iran Feels Domestic Protests Are Fomented By Foreign Media Outlets

Iran Feels Domestic Protests Are Fomented By Foreign Media Outlets

by Gulf State Analytics

9 December 2022

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U.S. - Saudi Relations At A Low Point Following OPEC+ Decisions On Oil Production

U.S. - Saudi Relations At A Low Point Following OPEC+ Decisions On Oil Production

U.S. - Saudi Relations At A Low Point Following OPEC+ Decisions On Oil Production

by Gulf State Analytics

10 November 2022

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Balancing Economic Promotion and Cultural Challenges in the GCC

U.S. - Saudi Relations At A Low Point Following OPEC+ Decisions On Oil Production

U.S. - Saudi Relations At A Low Point Following OPEC+ Decisions On Oil Production

by Gulf State Analytics

6 October 2022

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Saudi Arabia’s Re-Gains Centre Stage in a More Multipolar World

U.S. - Saudi Relations At A Low Point Following OPEC+ Decisions On Oil Production

Saudi Arabia’s Re-Gains Centre Stage in a More Multipolar World

by Giorgio Cafiero

29 September 2022

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Qatar Prepares for a Historic World Cup

Economic Saudi-Israeli Relations Are Headed Towards Normalization

Saudi Arabia’s Re-Gains Centre Stage in a More Multipolar World

by Gulf State Analytics

2 September 2022

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Economic Saudi-Israeli Relations Are Headed Towards Normalization

Economic Saudi-Israeli Relations Are Headed Towards Normalization

Economic Saudi-Israeli Relations Are Headed Towards Normalization

by Gulf State Analytics

3 August 2022

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MAY 2019 - july 2022

Bold and Intriguing Reforms in Post-Qaboos Oman

Financial Warfare Against Russia: Stakes for Gulf Investors and Funds

Financial Warfare Against Russia: Stakes for Gulf Investors and Funds

by Gulf State Analytics

7 July 2022

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Financial Warfare Against Russia: Stakes for Gulf Investors and Funds

Financial Warfare Against Russia: Stakes for Gulf Investors and Funds

Financial Warfare Against Russia: Stakes for Gulf Investors and Funds

by Gulf State Analytics

7 June 2022

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Financial Warfare Against Russia: Stakes for Gulf Investors and Funds

Financial Warfare Against Russia: Stakes for Gulf Investors and Funds

Despite the War, Russia Can Still Count on Meaningful Relationships in the Middle East

by Gulf State Analytics

12 May 2022

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Despite the War, Russia Can Still Count on Meaningful Relationships in the Middle East

Despite the War, Russia Can Still Count on Meaningful Relationships in the Middle East

Despite the War, Russia Can Still Count on Meaningful Relationships in the Middle East

by Giorgio Cafiero

6 April 2022

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Macro Picture: China and Russia Increase Their Grip On The Middle-East:

Despite the War, Russia Can Still Count on Meaningful Relationships in the Middle East

Macro Picture: China and Russia Increase Their Grip On The Middle-East:

by Giorgio Cafiero

21 January 2022

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Iran and Saudi Arabia’s Perspectives on Post-US Afghanistan

Despite the War, Russia Can Still Count on Meaningful Relationships in the Middle East

Macro Picture: China and Russia Increase Their Grip On The Middle-East:

by Giorgio Cafiero

29 September 2021

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The US and Iran Aim to Restore the JCPOA, but Obstacles Remain

Iran Shows Resilience to Pandemic, Lower Oil Prices and Sanctions as US Elections Approach

Iran Shows Resilience to Pandemic, Lower Oil Prices and Sanctions as US Elections Approach

by Giorgio Cafiero

12 May 2021

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Iran Shows Resilience to Pandemic, Lower Oil Prices and Sanctions as US Elections Approach

Iran Shows Resilience to Pandemic, Lower Oil Prices and Sanctions as US Elections Approach

Iran Shows Resilience to Pandemic, Lower Oil Prices and Sanctions as US Elections Approach

By Giorgio Cafiero

17 June 2020

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US-Iran Scenario Analysis: Risk-off Ahead - An Update On The Conflict And Its Implications

Iran Shows Resilience to Pandemic, Lower Oil Prices and Sanctions as US Elections Approach

US-Iran Scenario Analysis: Risk-off Ahead - An Update On The Conflict And Its Implications

By Nouriel Roubini and Giorgio Cafiero

8 January 2020

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Tension Between US and Iran Increases After The Attack On Saudi Arabia’s Oil Facilities

Scenario Analysis: Tension Between Iran and US Likely To Continue, Increasing Risk Of Escalation

US-Iran Scenario Analysis: Risk-off Ahead - An Update On The Conflict And Its Implications

by Giorgio Cafiero

17 September 2019

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Scenario Analysis: Tension Between Iran and US Likely To Continue, Increasing Risk Of Escalation

Scenario Analysis: Tension Between Iran and US Likely To Continue, Increasing Risk Of Escalation

Scenario Analysis: Tension Between Iran and US Likely To Continue, Increasing Risk Of Escalation

by Giorgio Cafiero, Nouriel Roubini and Brunello Rosa

14 August 2019

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USA - Iran: Escalating Tensions, With High Risk Of Mis-Calculations

Scenario Analysis: Tension Between Iran and US Likely To Continue, Increasing Risk Of Escalation

Scenario Analysis: Tension Between Iran and US Likely To Continue, Increasing Risk Of Escalation


by Nouriel Roubini, Brunello Rosa and Giorgio Cafiero

23 May 2019

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