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‘Bad for business’: Gulf states scramble to avert wider war
Much is at stake for the wealthy, US-friendly Gulf states, whose expensive economic diversification plans rely on a peaceful environment for business and tourism
Pompeo on diplomatic tightrope in Saudi talks over Khashoggi murder
The US Secretary of State walks a diplomatic tightrope amid pressure from American lawmakers for a tough response on Jamal Khashoggi’s murder
Gulf block remains in deadlock one year on
As Qatar maintains there is ‘no legitimate justification’ for the blockade, the Gulf Cooperation Council turmoil remains unresolved one year later
The Machiavellian Prince: Welcome to Salman Arabia
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is not only fighting a major war and purging detractors — he is also curtailing the religious establishment’s influence.
Seismic shifts in the Gulf in Qatar stand-off
The Arab Spring marked the most significant turning point for the GCC States in their tolerance of Qatar’s defiance.
Syria’s bid to avert Arab League suspension thwarted
The Gulf Cooperation Council has rejected Syria’s call for an emergency Arab summit, making it unlikely the Arab League will agree to hold a meeting.
Persian Gulf states eye SA nuclear know-how
Persian Gulf countries may enlist South African expertise in their plans to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister said on Tuesday. Mohamed…
Wary Persian Gulf leaders host Ahmadinejad
Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council, wary of the repercussions of Iran’s nuclear programme, opened a two-day summit on Monday at which they were joined by Iranian President…
Saudis signal doubts over Middle East peace talks
Saudi Arabia has signalled that it will not attend the Middle East peace conference scheduled by the United States for this month unless there is significant agreement in advance…