Middle East The fragile, renewed ties between Qatar and Bahrain While the US welcomes the rapprochement, Doha and Manama's checkered past and diverging views on Iran and Israel pose roadblocks.Alexander LangloisGiorgio CafieroApril 27, 2023
Middle East Do China's ties to the Mideast run deep? Recent visits to Beijing by regional foreign ministers show that the interest is mutual — and it's not all about energy.Jonathan FultonJanuary 19, 2022
Asia-Pacific Gulf states react cautiously to the ‘Taliban 2.0’ While it’s still unclear how Saudi Arabia and the UAE will respond, Qatar may take on a mediator role.Giorgio CafieroAugust 27, 2021
Middle East Where the Abraham Accords are (and aren’t) going Israel has improved its relationship with the UAE, but what about other Gulf countries?Kristian Coates UlrichsenGiorgio CafieroJuly 08, 2021
Middle East What does GCC rapprochement mean for Jordan? In addition to economic benefits, the incoming Biden administration might help boost Jordan’s regional status. Abdulaziz KilaniJanuary 23, 2021
Middle East Kushner leaves Qatar blockade talks in the Middle East empty handed Reports emerged of a possible breakthrough, but details were scant. Kristian Coates UlrichsenDecember 05, 2020