Gulf states

  • Aug 2, 2017
  • 7 min read

Gulf citizens will demand stronger nationality rights

The Qatar crisis has drawn attention to Gulf rulers’ tight control of citizenship

Gulf states
  • Aug 1, 2017
  • 2 min read

Qatar’s WTO complaint could discomfit its enemies

Doha is using all available multilateral mechanisms to counter the boycott by four influential Arab states

Qatar
  • Jul 31, 2017
  • 2 min read

Gulf foes will seek new measures to squeeze Qatar

With neither side willing to back down, Doha and Riyadh are escalating the rhetoric

Gulf states
  • Jul 25, 2017
  • 2 min read

Qatar will prioritise sovereignty above business

The emir and foreign minister argue all measures to resolve the Gulf crisis must respect sovereignty and be reciprocal

Qatar
  • Jul 21, 2017
  • 2 min read

Kuwait will likely soon resume normal ties with Iran

Kuwait has expelled Iranian diplomats, as the Gulf crisis deepens

Kuwait
  • Jul 20, 2017
  • 2 min read

Neither Riyadh nor Doha can afford to climb down

Confusion over whether the 13 demands made of Doha are replaced by six principles will not help resolve the crisis

Qatar
  • Jul 7, 2017
  • 7 min read

African states hope the Gulf crisis will end soon

While several Muslim-majority countries have rebuked Qatar, Africa's most powerful governments are seeking a compromise

Africa
  • Jul 6, 2017
  • 2 min read

The Gulf Cooperation Council might suspend Qatar

Regional divisions are deepening, despite international diplomatic efforts

Gulf states