Russia in the Middle East: From Arms to Mercenaries
The exception to this rule includes some of the agreements between Russia and Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
Two-State Solution for Cyprus Difficult, But Not Impossible
In this writer's humble opinion, asides from Azerbaijan, other potential candidates to recognize the TRNC include Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Somalia, Nigeria, Venezuela, Cuba, Libya and - perhaps as a real game-changer - Qatar.
“Istanbul Is a Testing Ground for the Afghan Peace Talks”: An Interview with Heela Najibullah
he Afghan Peace Talks will resume in Istanbul, Turkey in May as a continuation of earlier meetings held in Qatar and Russia.
An Insider Perspective on the Afghanistan Peace Talks
In this letter, the Taliban called on Washington to remain fully committed to the agreement that was reached in Qatar a year ago and paved the way for ongoing intra-Afghan peace talks.
The Foreign Factor in Jordan’s Plot Crisis
Moreover, claiming that MBS and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) have no interest in plotting against another monarchy doesn’t add up when we take into consideration the fact that they have shown irrational and irresponsible behavior in the past - until last January, they plotted against Qatar and worked restlessly to overthrow its emir.
Can Arms Bring Turkey and Saudi Arabia Together?
The Gulf Crisis in 2017 forced Turkey and Qatar, strategic partners with function ties, to be in the opposite camp of the Arab states that gathered under Saudi leadership.
Where Do Gulf States Stand on Syria’s Decade-Old Conflict?
Then, on the other end of the spectrum, there are Qatar and Saudi Arabia—both rigidly opposed to recognizing Assad as a legitimate head of state.
Reconciliation Efforts Continue between Egypt and Turkey
In 2015, Egypt supported the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen against the Houthi rebels and boycotted Qatar in 2017 in response to the request by the Saudi-UAE political axis.
Biden’s Recalibration of Saudi Relations Could Spell the End of MBS
This infamous journey was marked with a palace coup against the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, the detention of the country’s most powerful and wealthiest figures at the Ritz Carlton, the blockade of Qatar, and the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The Afghan Factor in Biden’s Iran Foreign Policy
Read: Why Is Violence Back to the Streets of Afghanistan?Within this context, Tehran and Washington parallelly advanced their negotiations with Taliban representatives with Qatar serving as a diplomatic bridge between the US and the Taliban.
How Do the Gulf Countries View the PKK?
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Despite the emotions running high in Turkey, no country in the Gulf condemned the PKK nor did they send condolences to the Turkish people or expressed solidarity, except for Qatar.
Why Is Violence Back to the Streets of Afghanistan?
In a meeting with the political analysts, the Taliban political leaders in Qatar said that if the U.
Army to Protect Pakistan’s Troubled Ties with Saudi Arabia
Bin Salman put pressure on Pakistan to stay away from the Kuala Lumpur Summit in December 2019 which was attended by Malaysia, Turkey, Qatar, Iran, and Indonesia.
China’s Economic Interests in the GCC: Economic Gains over Politics
Versions abound: Saudi Vision 2030, Qatar National Vision 2030, Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, Oman Vision 2040 etc.
Gulf Regional Rift Mended but Will It Extend to Turkey?
The failed coup in Turkey in 2016, the unjust blockade of Qatar in 2017, the Arab duo’s constant support of counterrevolutionary forces in Syria, Libya, and Sudan, and their anti-Turkey stance in the Eastern Mediterranean, have vitiated any chance to recuperate the fraught ties between Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Is the UAE-Saudi Political Alliance Sustainable?
Even though it has many weaknesses, the UAE-Saudi alliance remained solid and somewhat unified in regional and foreign policy issues from Yemen to Libya, the hostility towards Turkey, Iran, and Qatar, and the warming relations with Israel.
Facebook’s Lawsuit against Israeli Spy Firm NSO Reveals Its Dirty Work
According to the New York Times, NSO helped the Emirati government spy on high-ranking officials in neighboring countries, including Saudi Minister of the National Guard, Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah, and attempted to intercept calls by the Emir of Qatar.
How Turkey and Saudi Arabia Compete in the Balkans
Read: Turkey-Saudi Rivalry: Conflicting Visions for a Future Middle EastFollowing Turkey’s support for Qatar during the Gulf-Qatar crisis in 2017, which was only recently settled, the ties between Ankara and Riyadh became further strained.
Malaysia and Turkey: Old Friends, New Allies?
Notable among the attendees were Turkish President Erdogan, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar.
GCC Breakthrough Faces Risk of Relapse as Underlying Tensions Remain
fter three and a half years of paralyzing strife, the blockade of Qatar was brought to an end ahead of the 41st Summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), turning the page on perhaps the darkest period in the union’s four decade history.
