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Tag: Doha
Thursday 20 July Update: The Saudi Miscalculation
Saudi Arabia expected a swift capitulation after it imposed sanctions, and a quasi-blockade on Qatar last month. The action came about in large part because
Tuesday 4 July, 2017 Update: Can the US Help End the Qatar Crisis?
As the Qatar crisis moves into a new phase with the Saudi deadline being extended by 48 hours, and the Qataris delivering a response to
Monday 26 June, 2017 Update: Turkey Chimes In
Qatar’s rejection of the demands issued by Saudi Arabia and its allies last week was widely expected and surprised few observers. Turkish President Recep Tayyip
Friday 23 June, 2017 Update: Riyadh’s List of Demands
The economic and diplomatic blockade imposed on Qatar by Saudi Arabia and a select group of its allies is two and a half weeks old.
Tuesday 6 June, 2017 Update: Saudi Arabia’s Move Was A Long Time Coming
It is evident that the Saudi Arabian-led isolation of Qatar has been a long time in the making. Qatar’s funding of select extremist groups over
