Qatar

  • Dec 4, 2017
  • 10 min read

Prospects for the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea in 2018-22

Cross-cutting alliances and enmities, and growing military and commercial ties, shape relations across the Gulf of Aden

East Africa
  • Nov 29, 2017
  • 2 min read

Somalia-Qatar deal may signal easing foreign pressures

Somalia’s federal government has faced significant domestic turbulence over its neutral position in the Gulf crisis

Somalia
  • Nov 23, 2017
  • 2 min read

The intra-Gulf war will be a battle of reputations

As Qatar and its foes settle into a long-term enmity, they are increasingly concerned about international appearances

Gulf states
  • Nov 3, 2017
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the Gulf states in 2018

Regional squabbles will weaken the Arab Gulf countries

Gulf states
  • Oct 31, 2017
  • 2 min read

Summit fuss may kill off the Gulf Cooperation Council

With their annual heads of state meeting fast approaching, Gulf Arab divisions have hardened

Gulf states
  • Oct 26, 2017
  • 2 min read

Qatar could finally push through real labour reform

Doha is in urgent need of international support to retain the 2022 World Cup against a campaign by Gulf enemies

Qatar
  • Oct 23, 2017
  • 7 min read

Qatar will deploy Al Jazeera as a vital weapon

Doha’s media policy is a key grievance for its Gulf enemies, but that has not proved a deterrent

Qatar
  • Oct 18, 2017
  • 2 min read

Qatar and its enemies may play a long game

The emir's calls for dialogue with Gulf rivals go unheeded

Qatar