Gulf states
Qatari-Turkish alignment will deepen Gulf division
A meeting between Emir Tamim and President Erdogan comes at a provocative time
QatarEmirati Israel flight may be a genuine trailblazer
Gulf-Israel ‘normalisations’ are making rapid progress
United Arab EmiratesGulf-Israel normalisation may swiftly become normal
Bahrain’s foreign minister has paid a ground-breaking visit to Jerusalem
Gulf statesProspects for the Gulf states in 2021
A Joe Biden presidency will present challenges for the oil market and regional politics
Gulf statesSpiking Iranian-Saudi tensions may destabilise region
Riyadh is making a last-ditch attempt to persuade the world that Tehran is dangerous
IranBahrain’s premier transition no longer implies reforms
The long-standing and formidable prime minister who quashed the 2011 uprisings has died
BahrainThe Middle East’s young people face lifetime struggles
The divide between Gulf and other Arab countries will widen further for today’s 18-24-year-olds
Middle EastQatar seeks reputation and riches for future security
The emir promises national elections and a healthy fiscal surplus in 2021
Qatar
