by Michael Stephens | Jun 12, 2017 | Opinion
The decision by five Arab states to sever ties with Qatar marks another chapter in a multiyear saga of turbulent relations between Qatar and its neighbors. A split between Doha and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was brewing for years. At the heart of the problem...
by Michael Stephens | Mar 28, 2014 | Majalla Blogs
US President Barack Obama’s visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia comes at a crucial moment for one of the Middle East’s most enduring strategic alliances. The US has long been the backbone of Saudi Arabian security, investing heavily in supplies and training for its...