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Israel Strikes Hamas Leaders in Qatar, Escalating Regional Conflict
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Israel launched a military strike in Qatar’s capital, Doha, targeting senior Hamas leadership—including top negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, marking a significant escalation that extends...
Kering in talks with Qatar for sale of Milan building
ROME- Gucci-owner Kering PRTP.PA is in talks with a member of the Qatari royal family for the sale of a building in Milan's top...
The Quiet Stage: Malaysia, Qatar, Turkey and the Diplomacy That Talks
In a world often dictated by posturing and firepower, the quiet force of mediation rarely makes headlines—but its impact endures. From grain corridors to...
The Deal of the Century or the Blunder of the Century
In May 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump embarked on a highly publicized trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates—a tour heralded...
China’s Take on Iran’s Attacks on U.S. Bases: Implications for Beijing’s Regional Military Strategy
Political, intelligence, and security circles in Beijing are concerned about the proliferation of US military bases in the Gulf and Middle East, particularly given...
Why Framing Qatar as Israel’s “Next Enemy”
A concerning narrative is gaining traction within certain Israeli circles, aggressively propelled by media outlets and commentators. Framed by articles like Elazar Gabay's incendiary...
Prospects for US-Gulf cooperation after President Trump’s visit
Opportunities and challenges for the US
President Trump has succeeded in “pivoting investment” from the Middle East to the US, creating an alternative financial flow...
Iran-US talks and Oman’s growing geopolitical clout
US President’s Middle East visit
US President Donald Trump’s Middle East visit from May 13-16, 2025 -- during which he visited three Gulf Cooperation Council...
Trump’s Middle East trip indicates a new world order
President Donald Trump’s first overseas trip of his second term included visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—notably excluding Israel....
President Trump’s Saudi Visit: A Strategic Reset in the Middle East and a Vision for Shared Prosperity
President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia marks a major milestone in US-Middle East relations and a strategic shift in America’s engagement with...