The United States is moving additional military forces into the Persian Gulf region. On Friday it was announced that a Patriot missile battery, and elements
Tag: Qatar
Sunday 22 July, 2018 Brief Update: Gaza Ceasefire
The Israel-Hamas Gaza ceasefire is holding steady for the moment. The truce ended the latest round of frenzied clashes along one of the world’s most
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
