No resolution of the Qatar vs. four dispute – propaganda continues. Qatar surviving well. US talks up the need for unity. Active foreign policy continues.
Articles tagged: ‘Bahrain’
Political prisoners
Posted onMany countries in the region hold disgracefully large numbers of prisoners, but information is patchy and unreliable.
GCC – still standing
Posted onGCC summit in Riyadh solves no problems but keeps the show on the road. MBS turns up at last.
Bahrain – elections, MBS, Israel
Posted onElections have been held in Bahrain since 2002 but have yet to have much meaning. Homage to MBS. Bahrain in Israel’s sights.
Bahrain – elections next month
Posted onBahrain – elections to the lower house on 24 November – limited importance. Numerous arrests a cause for concern.
Blockchain & cryptocurrencies in the Arab world
Posted onThe Fourth Industrial Revolution impacts on every country in the Arab world but policymaking in response to new fintech like blockchain and cryptocurrencies varies widely.
Qatar vs Four – real consequences
Posted onThe Qatar vs four dispute appears trivial and absurd but has real consequences – human, political, economic, defence.
Canada in the Saudi doghouse
Posted onCanada criticises Saudi detention of women activists and provokes a fierce reaction. US appears indifferent.
The maritime boundaries of the Arab Gulf states
Posted onIraq and the six GCC states share the Gulf with Iran and with each other. In many cases, maritime boundaries between them have been agreed; in other cases, disputes remain. Where offshore oil and gas deposits do not fall neatly under the sovereignty of one state, cooperative arrangements have often been instituted.
Bahrain: bellwether on Israel
Posted onBahrain dependent on Saudi Arabia and UAE support. Human rights – mixed picture. Trial balloon on Israel.