Saudi Arabia is walking a tightrope with its public response to the Hamas-Israel war
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Saudi Arabia has had to adopt a cautious approach to its official communications, balancing a voice for Muslims with its aspirations vis-Ã -vis Israel.
Qatar and the Al Thani: The Self-Made Critical Ally
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With a strategy informed by its past, no other ruling dynasty in the Arab Gulf has played a weak hand with more skill than Qatar’s Al Thani regime.
The Games Inside the Game: A Look at the Politics and Economics of the Qatar World Cup
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With the successful delivery of the Qatar World Cup, Qatar will be able to step out from the shadows of its more well-known Gulf neighbours.
The UAE and Qatar’s Thawing Relationship
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In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been on a diplomatic spree, re-normalising relations with a host of countries in the region, including Syria, Iran and Turkey, as […]
The GCC has an opportunity to play a role in resolving the Russia-Ukraine crisis
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Published in the Saudi Gazette