Ambassadorial Withdrawal

Whatever’s Happening In The Gulf Is Probably About Iran

Published by Derek Davison 2 Comments

by Derek Davison Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain all recalled their ambassadors from Qatar last Wednesday, citing Qatar’s support for organizations and individuals that threaten “the security and stability of the Gulf states”: The statement said they… Continue Reading →

Saudi Arabia: Sulking in the Tent

Published by Thomas Lippman 3 Comments

by Thomas W. Lippman The rulers of Saudi Arabia are becoming masters of a diplomatic style best described as sulking in the tent. If a country or organization is not performing in a way that suits them, they issue a… Continue Reading →