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Israel attacks Iran: Will Gulf states lead or be left behind?
The region is at a pivotal crossroads. If Gulf states do not seize this moment to exert strategic influence, they will be left cleaning...
Andreas Krieg
Jun 185 min read


Trump’s Biggest Test Yet: Can MAGA Diplomacy Survive Netanyahu’s Iran Gambit?
Israel’s surprise strike on Iran isn’t just military—it’s a political ambush aimed at derailing Trump’s MAGA diplomacy
Andreas Krieg
Jun 134 min read


Why the Gulf States Might Be the Most MAGA US Partners
This piece was originally published by the Arab Center Washington, DC The iconic red MAGA hat has arrived in the Gulf. It is quite...
Andreas Krieg
May 144 min read


Gaza ceasefire: How did a small Gulf monarchy become a brand in mediation?
Offering a crucial bridge between great powers and non-state actors, Qatar has become an important force multiplier in the age of global...
Andreas Krieg
Jan 174 min read


Andreas Krieg
Nov 18, 20240 min read


Israel-Palestine war: How Qatar defied the odds in Gaza mediation
As an expert negotiator, Doha must now use this momentum to expand the truce deal beyond the short term [originally published at Middle...
Andreas Krieg
Nov 23, 20234 min read


Why Gulf Arab states move to become key nodes in emerging world order
The article on how the Gulf states create power was originally published with Amwaj Media Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab...
Andreas Krieg
Oct 6, 20235 min read


Qatar's decade of crisis and triumph
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...
Andreas Krieg
Jun 25, 20235 min read


Libya crisis: Are Qatar and Egypt crafting a deal?
Recent meeting could mark a vital first step in aligning external patrons towards a political solution When Egyptian President Abdel...
Andreas Krieg
Oct 4, 20225 min read


Afghanistan: How the UAE-Haqqani link trumped Qatar’s Taliban relationship
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...
Andreas Krieg
Aug 29, 20224 min read


How does Qatar use its military power as a means to build influence?
Despite Qatar trying to maintain its position as a neutral player, its use of military lever for alliance building has been firmly...
Andreas Krieg
Mar 20, 20223 min read


Ukraine conflict: Could Qatar's gas bail out Europe?
With Europe now in the midst of an energy crisis, it is high time to diversify the continent's energy strategy [This article originally...
Andreas Krieg
Jan 27, 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


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


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...
Andreas Krieg
Sep 17, 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’s Labor Rights Legacy: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Most analysts agree that constructive criticism of the labor rights situation in Qatar is a necessary by-product of the run-up to the...
Andreas Krieg
Apr 11, 20213 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