Next week’s G20 Hamburg summit could resemble a tawdry soap opera, or even a wrestling match in some regards given the levels of suspense, intrigue,
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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.
Wednesday 21 June, 2017 Update: Saudi Shakeup
Saudi King Salman decided that it was time for change in Riyadh. As the kingdom contends with low oil prices, Iran’s hegemonic ambitions, and conflicts
Monday 19 June, 2017 Update: Dangerous Skies
Since September of 2015 the skies over Syria have been crowded with combat aircraft from multiple nations. Russia, Syria, and the nations of the
