The world is still coming to terms with Saturday’s events in Riyadh and what the political, economic, and social ramifications will be for the Middle
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Saturday 4 November, 2017 Update: Wild Arabian Night in Riyadh
It has been a hectic past sixteen hours in Riyadh to say the least. The Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his immediate resignation, not
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
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
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