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Andreas Krieg
- Jan 12, 2022
- 4 min
Saudi-Qatar reconciliation, from a divisive canal to a railroad connection
The post-Al Ula Gulf is still characterized by mistrust and suspicion, but what role will joint infrastructure and investment projects...
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Andreas Krieg
- Dec 17, 2021
- 5 min
The limits of the UAE’s neo-mercantilism
Since August, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been on a comprehensive regional tour that has involved Abu Dhabi reconciling with...
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Andreas Krieg
- Oct 29, 2021
- 3 min
Qatar: Emir speech draws a line under tribal divisions and regional adventurism
In the wake of recent diplomatic successes in Gaza and Afghanistan, Doha is emphasising the need for national unity and regional dialogue...
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Andreas Krieg
- Sep 17, 2021
- 3 min
Qatar's Investment in the Taliban: How much Influence does it buy?
Doha has made itself indispensable to Afghan negotiations, but its influence depends on moderate Taliban members, who are now struggling...
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Andreas Krieg
- Sep 17, 2021
- 4 min
UAE and Qatar: Soft power to replace the cold war
Smart diplomacy might for the time being be more effective levers for the UAE as a self-declared regional powerhouse [This article...
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Andreas Krieg
- Sep 17, 2021
- 4 min
Saudi Arabia and the UAE: When crown princes fall out
The growing divergence of interests between the two neighbours has created serious cracks in the thin veneer of their once-hailed...
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