Offering a crucial bridge between great powers and non-state actors, Qatar has become an important force multiplier in the age of global...

As an expert negotiator, Doha must now use this momentum to expand the truce deal beyond the short term [originally published at Middle...

The article on how the Gulf states create power was originally published with Amwaj Media Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab...

In a region as volatile as the Gulf, Tamim – an emir formed by crises – will have to continue to find the middle ground to maintain...

Recent meeting could mark a vital first step in aligning external patrons towards a political solution When Egyptian President Abdel...

Abu Dhabi emerged as another broker in Afghanistan to rival Qatar’s influence, as part of a grand strategy to become a key player in...

Despite Qatar trying to maintain its position as a neutral player, its use of military lever for alliance building has been firmly...

With Europe now in the midst of an energy crisis, it is high time to diversify the continent's energy strategy [This article originally...

The post-Al Ula Gulf is still characterized by mistrust and suspicion, but what role will joint infrastructure and investment projects...

In the wake of recent diplomatic successes in Gaza and Afghanistan, Doha is emphasising the need for national unity and regional dialogue...

Doha has made itself indispensable to Afghan negotiations, but its influence depends on moderate Taliban members, who are now struggling...

Smart diplomacy might for the time being be more effective levers for the UAE as a self-declared regional powerhouse [This article...

Most analysts agree that constructive criticism of the labor rights situation in Qatar is a necessary by-product of the run-up to the...

While Saudi Arabia seems reconciled, a clash of visions will continue across the Middle East and North Africa [originally published on...

By Dr Andreas Krieg & Sebastien Boussois [originally published in French on Marianne https://www.marianne.net/agora/tribunes-libres/ces-g...