Afghanistan has lessons for the Gulf
Gulf states are likely to discover that they are stuck with a less committed United States. That reality will push them toward greater self-reliance.
Gulf states are likely to discover that they are stuck with a less committed United States. That reality will push them toward greater self-reliance.
While it’s still unclear how Saudi Arabia and the UAE will respond, Qatar may take on a mediator role.
A move to allow direct participation in government has excluded significant numbers of the Qatar citizenry.
Afghanistan could emerge as a venue for Middle Eastern rivalries involving not only Saudi Arabia and Iran, but also Turkey and Qatar.
Attempts at “adjustment programs” have been met with protest and younger generations are likely to hold their countries’ rulers to account.
New report finds that Iran is not ‘on the march,’ but among multiple powers, some US-backed, destabilizing the region.
Moscow’s ability to build relationships with US regional allies is raising flags with the Biden administration.
The Middle East is experiencing a period of readjustment that will create both challenges and opportunities for the Biden administration.
Cairo may be making nice to appease Washington, but that’s better than the alternative.
In addition to economic benefits, the incoming Biden administration might help boost Jordan’s regional status.
But if the factors behind the GCC split aren’t addressed, and there are many, it’s possible all parties will still view each other with suspicion.
Air, sea and land access has been restored between Doha and its neighbors, but there are plenty of loose ends remaining.
Reports emerged of a possible breakthrough, but details were scant.
The blockade on Qatar is interfering with Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign on Iran, but his anti-Iran Saudi and Emirati partners won’t budge
Gulf monarchies’ interest in the eastern Mediterranean has been growing steadily in the past few years, bringing the rivalries between them ever closer to the heart of Europe.
Maybe it’s time for everyone to move on.
Saudi, Emirati, and Qatari lobbying money is flooding Washington, and in the process American policy has been knocked down for the count.
“Mohammed bin Zayed was willing to pick up the phone and talk to Bashar al-Assad of Syria, but he isn’t willing to do the same with the Qataris.”
Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, hopes that the dangers of this disease could bring the six GCC members together have proven to be misplaced.
Qatar’s charm offensive is part of a multi-faceted and strategic influence operation designed to further entangle the U.S. with this autocratic power.
The Saudis have reason to try to distract from what’s going on inside the country.