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Israel's September attack on Qatar, the host of mediation talks over a ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of captives, brought home the vulnerability of mediators as they carry on an increasingly vital task in international diplomacy.
Sultan Al-Khulaifi
In this Council Views, Middle East Council experts react to the unprecedented Israeli move and its implications for the Gulf, its relationship with the U.S., and for the region.
Dalia Ghanem, Omar H. Rahman, Rashid Al-Mohanadi, Ranj Alaaldin, Nader S. Kabbani, Adel Abdel Ghafar
Iran’s strike on Qatar marks the Gulf’s first state-to-state military action in decades, shifting Doha’s threat perception of its neighbor and underscoring the urgent need for regional defense integration.
Rashid Al-Mohanadi
It would behoove regional energy producers to proactively shape global carbon certification standards to maintain market access and upstream sovereignty.
Justin Dargin
The U.S. president’s visit provided Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE with an opportunity to shape Washington’s policy toward the region on issues ranging from artificial intelligence and defense to regional diplomatic files.
Ibrahim Al-Assil
Brain drain from U.S. universities offers Gulf states a chance to accelerate their transition from hydrocarbon-based to knowledge-driven economies.