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Thursday 20 July Update: The Saudi Miscalculation

July 20, 2017 Mike

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

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Tuesday 4 July, 2017 Update: Can the US Help End the Qatar Crisis?

July 4, 2017 Mike

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

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Monday 26 June, 2017 Update: Turkey Chimes In

June 26, 2017 Mike

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

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Friday 23 June, 2017 Update: Riyadh’s List of Demands

June 23, 2017 Mike

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.

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Sunday 11 June, 2017 Update: Kuwaiti Mediation Makes Headway

June 11, 2017 Mike

Kuwait’s attempt to mediate the regional crisis involving Qatar and some of its neighbors is bearing fruit.  Today, Kuwait announced that Qatar is ready to

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