Tag: Qatar
The Gulf Crisis Reassessed
The “13 Demands” from the coalition of states that have implemented a blockade of Qatar are incompatible with principles of international law.
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Qatar-Iran Economic Relations Will Improve, Contrary to Saudi Arabia’s Intent
Saudi Arabia’s attempt to isolate Qatar will backfire and lead to Qatar improving economic relations with Iran.
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Is the Dream Palace of the Gulf Collapsing on Itself?
In alienating Qatar, the GCC states, in what resembles a pointless act of Samsonian bravado, are keen on bringing about their own demise.
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Saudi Arabia Has Handed the Emir of Qatar an Opportunity to Redirect History
What if the Emir of Qatar expelled US military forces from his country’s soil?
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Interrogating the Qatar Rift
We can gain some glimmers of understanding of what is motivating these Arab governments to act against Qatar, but little sympathy.
Read MoreFilm Review: Cries from Syria
The HBO documentary film Cries from Syria doesn’t tell the whole story about the so-called “Civil War” there, but it does highlight the most critical part.
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Examining International Sanctions: The Case of Eritrea
The US and UN not only unjustly sanction Eritrea, but trivialize fundamental principles of international law by overlooking of Ethiopia’s aggression.
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If Syria Is to Fall, Others Will Follow: The Pandora’s Box of Federalism
It is safe to say that after five years of war in Syria, the conflict is entering into a new phase.
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Syria 2016: The Hezbollah Indispensability
Hezbollah has emerged from the quagmire of the conflict in Syria as aggressive, experienced, and indispensible as ever.
Read MoreBlaming Qatar for the Middle East’s ISIL Woes is Hypocritical and Counterproductive
For the West to blame Qatar for the Middle East’s turmoil and the emergence of ISIL is unwarranted and hypocritical.
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