The issue leads with a focus on succession in the UAE, following the death of President Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. De facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed's succession raises questions about how a military-minded leader, who is already one of the region’s most powerful figures, may use his power in the federation and abroad, and who he will appoint as crown prince.
GSN analyses the potential changes and profiles some of the potentially key rising players, including MBZ's children and UAE National security advisor Sheikh Tahnoun Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan.
A perspective article dives into the GSN archives to look back at the life of Khalifa Bin Zayed, who lived through a period of extraordinary change for his country.
Other coverage examines new governorship appointments in Saudi Arabia, Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim's extensive tour of foreign capitals, and the start of a Saudi Arabian National Guard corruption case in the UK.
Risk Management Reports focus on Bahrain and Iran.
The GSN View examines the results of Lebanon's parliamentary elections, where the allies of Iran-backed Hizbollah under-performed much to the pleasure of Saudi Arabia.