Qatar
Qatari litigation targets reputation, not resolution
Qatar’s response to its ongoing blockade by its Gulf neighbours has been to resort to international arbitration
QatarQatar faces difficult balancing act in ties with Iran
Qatar relies on Iranian assistance as it faces a continued blockade, but it also wants to maintain strong US ties
QatarExternal meddling intensifies Libya conflict
The warring sides are using aircraft and drones for precision airstrikes, adding to their capacity
LibyaJordan will pursue greater regional policy flexibility
Jordan has appointed an ambassador to Qatar, signalling an end to over two years of downgraded ties
JordanQatari emir will push for a more favourable US stance
The Qatari emir will meet Trump today for talks on regional and international issues
QatarProspects for the Gulf states to end-2019
The US-Iran crisis, with a US military build-up in the Gulf continuing, will overshadow the rest of the year
Gulf statesQatar will balance interests at Saudi talks
The Qatari prime minister is in Saudi Arabia, despite the latter’s ongoing boycott of Doha, to attend regional summits
QatarGulf states’ room for manoeuvre on Iran may narrow
Qatar has been added to the list of invitees to summits in Mecca as Iran’s diplomats look to shore up regional support
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