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Biden Middle East visit: Why an Israel-led security pact is a paper tiger
Without trust and a shared security vision, any 'alliance' in the region will be ineffective [originally published with Middle East Eye]...
Andreas Krieg
Jun 16, 20224 min read


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...
Andreas Krieg
Jan 12, 20224 min read


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...
Andreas Krieg
Dec 17, 20215 min read


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...
Andreas Krieg
Oct 29, 20213 min read


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...
Andreas Krieg
Sep 17, 20214 min read


Qatar blockade: The narrative war is far from over
While Saudi Arabia seems reconciled, a clash of visions will continue across the Middle East and North Africa [originally published on...
Andreas Krieg
Jan 6, 20214 min read


Solving the Qatar Crisis might be harder for Biden than Trump
By Dr Andreas Krieg & Sebastien Boussois [originally published in French on Marianne https://www.marianne.net/agora/tribunes-libres/ces-g...
Andreas Krieg
Nov 12, 20203 min read