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The Weapons of Saudi’s Siege on Qatar

This is a war of elites on elites. The Saudis are targeting the prestige of Qatar’s ruling Al Thani family.

Ryan BohlJuly 6, 2017October 3, 2021

Trump Sells Qatar Warplanes After Accusing It of Funding Terrorists

The $12 billion weapons deal comes only weeks after the president reprimanded Qatar for aiding Islamists.

Nick OttensJune 19, 2017November 27, 2021

France Likely to Dial Down Relations with Qatar After Election

Both presidential candidates have criticized France’s cozy relations with the Persian Gulf state.

Joseph HammondMay 6, 2017November 10, 2021
Dubai United Arab Emirates

Arab Gulf States Will Have to Let in Syrian Refugees

The monarchies in the Gulf are reluctant to admit refugees from Syria but will likely have to.

Ryan BohlSeptember 8, 2015November 19, 2021

Arabs, Turkey Coordinate Syrian War Efforts

American policy may have compelled the Arabs and Turks to set aside their differences in Syria.

Nick OttensMay 6, 2015July 2, 2020

Gulf States Withdraw Diplomats in Rift with Qatar

Saudi Arabia and its allies have had enough of their neighbor’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood.

Nick OttensMarch 6, 2014November 21, 2021

Domestic Interests Color Region’s Reaction to Egypt Coup

Opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood welcome its overthrow in Egypt, even if they’re on opposite sides in Syria’s civil war.

Nick OttensJuly 4, 2013July 2, 2020

Saudi Arabia Takes Over Reins in Syrian Uprising from Qatar

The bigger Arab kingdom worries about its neighbor’s indiscriminate support of radical Islamists.

Nick OttensJune 2, 2013October 29, 2021

Neighbors, West Accuse Syria of Chemical Weapons Use

Syrian army forces might have repeatedly crossed the United States’ “red line.”

Nick OttensApril 26, 2013July 2, 2020

Qatari Emir Expands Regional Influence With Gaza Visit

The small Persian Gulf nation seeks to cement its position as regional mediator.

Daniel DePetrisOctober 24, 2012October 29, 2021

American Allies Arming Syrian Jihadist Fighters

Qatari and Saudi Arabian weapons end up in the hands of Muslim extremists.

Nick OttensOctober 15, 2012July 2, 2020

Qatar, Saudi Arabia Not on Same Page in Syria

The Saudis are arming radical Salafists while Qatar is supporting the Muslim Brotherhood.

Nick OttensSeptember 19, 2012November 15, 2020

Gulf States Caught in Middle of Iranian-Saudi Cold War

Threatened by Iran, smaller Arab Gulf states are driven into Saudi Arabia’s arms.

Nick OttensApril 19, 2012July 2, 2020

Arming Syrian Opposition “Excellent Idea”: Saudi Arabia

Riyadh is waging a proxy war against Iran in siding with the rebels in Syria.

Nick OttensFebruary 25, 2012July 2, 2020

Qatar Calls for Armed Intervention in Syria

Arab troops should go into Syria to “stop the killing,” says the Qatari emir who previously supported intervention in Libya.

Nick OttensJanuary 16, 2012July 2, 2020

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