The Spread of Islamism in the West, Courtesy of Qatar: The Unique Case of France: Jacques Chitayat, Isranet, May 14, 2020 — Europe shares a complicated relationship with the Gulf States. There is a world of difference between their respective ideologies and policies (as well as their human rights track records). However, thanks to their abundant oil resources, the Gulf States – namely Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates – emerged as economic powerhouses over the course of the twentieth century.
Why Does Israel Treat Qatar with Kid Gloves?: Hillel Frisch, JNS, Jan. 12, 2023
As Young Gazans Die at Sea, Anger Rises Over Hamas Leaders’ Travel: AlArabia News, Jan. 6, 2023
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are Cooperating with the Taliban. But their Approaches to Afghanistan Are Different: Leonardo Jacopo Maria Mazzucco and Kristian P. Alexander, Atlantic Council, Jan. 12, 2023
Behind QatarGate: the Octopus of Islamist infiltration into the European Institutions: Rodriqo Ballester, Corvinak, Jan. 3, 2023
Qatar to Explore Lebanese Offshore Gas After Maritime Deal With Israel: i24, Jan. 29, 2023 — Qatar announced on Sunday that it joined a consortium to explore Lebanon’s southern Qana-Sidon gas field following a historic maritime border deal with Israel.
An Israeli Perspective on Qatar’s World Cup; Eran Lerman, JNS, Jan. 8, 2023 — Few events in history have been watched live by more people around the world than the final match of the World Cup soccer tournament in Qatar on Dec. 18, 2022.
Oman, Once Thought to Be Next Abraham Accords Signer, Criminalizes Ties With Israel: David L. Klein, Times of Israel, Jan. 5, 2023 — Just a few years ago, Oman was expected to be next in line after Morocco, Sudan, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to sign onto the Abraham Accords normalization agreements with Israel.
Four Things to Watch Out For In The Middle East In 2023: Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, Jan. 2, 2023 — The event that dominated the world’s news agenda in 2022 was the Ukraine war and its far-reaching repercussions. Its impact was felt deeply in the Middle East, with the region’s energy supplies, strategic waterways, and even weapons industries playing a key role in the war.