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The Qatar Crisis on the Mediterranean's Shores

Secretary Tillerson should bear in mind that his diplomatic efforts over Qatar's role in the Middle East will have significant implications for the balance of power in Libya, not just the Gulf.

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Ben Fishman

Will the Gulf Crisis Blow Up the Middle East?

A discussion of what's at stake in the region, how to evaluate the situation, and the roles of Israel and Iran.

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Simon Henderson

Qatari leader Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani - source: Reuters

Articles & Testimony

Qatar Crisis: Worst Case Scenarios

A dramatic response by Qatar could entail an appeal to the UN Security Council or, more dangerously, an attempt to play its military cards, both of which would carry risks for the United States.

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James Jeffrey
Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

The Palace Intrigue at the Heart of the Qatar Crisis

Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are probably trying to groom an alternative and more pliable al-Thani, as compared to the current emir and "father-emir," for a leadership role.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Saudi Royal Rivalries Test U.S. Relations

Washington should back the winning side, represented by the new crown prince, but it must also be mindful of shifting family dynamics and tread carefully.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Gulf Crisis with Qatar Challenges the United States

Extremely tough conditions set by Saudi Arabia and the UAE for resolving the diplomatic rift with Qatar could force Washington to choose sides.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

The New 'King' of Saudi Arabia

Although pro-American, now-crown-prince Muhammad bin Salman has a firm view of Saudi Arabia's place in the world and his own role in securing it.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Qatar Doesn't Need a Blockade, It Needs an Audit

Doha is overdue in aggressively targeting terror financiers, but addressing the latest batch of regional al-Qaeda designations could go a long way toward easing Gulf tensions.

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Matthew Levitt
Katherine Bauer

Articles & Testimony

China Courts Iran to Sell Goods, Diversify Oil Sources

The Washington Institute's Simon Henderson and Cipher Brief's Bennett Seftel met to discuss key areas of Saudi-China cooperation, the ways in which increased bilateral relations affect China's role in the Middle East, and ties between China and Iran.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Meet the Two Princes Reshaping the Middle East

The de facto leaders of Saudi Arabia and the UAE know how to change positions as pressures demand, but getting it wrong in Qatar, Yemen, and other regional hotspots could have dreadful consequences.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

Resetting U.S.-Gulf Ties: Beyond Summits and Arms Sales

A sustainable reset will require greater consultation prior to policy initiatives, a greater willingness among GCC states to work together, and a U.S. willingness to reassume a leadership role by fashioning security policy frameworks for its partners.

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Michael Eisenstadt

Wahhabism and Terrorism: Is Saudi Arabia the Arsonist or the Fireman?

At a forum held by the Washington-based Arabia Foundation, a noted Gulf expert discusses persistent questions surrounding the kingdom's role in supporting terrorism.

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Simon Henderson

Brief Analysis

U.S. Options in the Qatar Crisis

To prevent escalation and preserve American interests in the Gulf, Washington should consider various steps on the diplomatic, military, energy, and counterterrorism fronts.

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt
Simon Henderson
Matthew Levitt
Katherine Bauer

Articles & Testimony

Will Qatar's Diplomatic Exile Spark the Next Great War?

The Sunni Gulf powers have long been spoiling for a fight with Iran, and this could be just the excuse they need.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

Trump, Qatar, and Shifting Sands in the Gulf

Some U.S. officials share Saudi and Emirati concerns about Qatar's policies toward Islamist groups, Iran, and other destabilizing regional forces.

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Lori Plotkin Boghardt

Brief Analysis

Iran Tweaks Gulf-Qatar Rift

A row has erupted among GCC heavyweights only days after President Trump left Riyadh, potentially undermining the agreed policy of containing Iran.

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Simon Henderson

Trump Mideast Trip Marks a Shift from Obama

A veteran U.S. diplomat assesses President Trump’s message during his first regional tour and the implications for U.S. foreign policy.

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Dennis Ross

Brief Analysis

The Trump Effect in Bahrain

The latest crackdown by Bahraini security forces, which came two days after President Trump's friendly conversation with King Hamad, could raise tensions on the island and with Iran.

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

A Sunni Anti-Extremism Coalition Headed by the Saudis?

The newly proposed coalition is unsustainable because many Muslim-majority countries have conflicting agendas, but the United States can still push for mutual legal reform.

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Haisam Hassanein
Wesam Hassanein

Articles & Testimony

Yemen Quagmire Casts a Shadow Over Trump Trip to Saudi Arabia

To prevent the war next door from wrecking the kingdom's ambitious reform initiatives, the president should offer assistance against Iranian arms shipments, urge Riyadh to avoid military operations with risky humanitarian consequences, and renew the stalled peace talks.

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Eric Pelofsky

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Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy

The Washington Institute's Bernstein Program on Gulf and Energy Policy embodies the Institute's long-term research focus on the conservative Arab Gulf states -- Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman -- and the key role these countries play collectively as a primary source of the world's oil and natural gas.

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