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51. Europe and the Gulf Crisis

Author:
Stasa Salacanin
Publication Date:
09-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:
The GCC crisis has put all international actors, including Europe, in a complicated position, and as ever louder calls for the greater engagement in the mediation process comes at challenging times as Europe is facing countless problems at home.
Topic:
International Relations and International Trade and Finance
Political Geography:
Europe and Middle East

52. Saudi Arabia alters its foreign policy on various fronts: Why now?

Author:
Thembisa Fakude
Publication Date:
08-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:
The recent developments in Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy towards Syria, Iraq and Yemen have created great confusion. A “bastion of Sunni Islam”, Saudi Arabia has made controversial political decisions that have resulted in immense criticism from across the world.
Topic:
International Relations and Foreign Policy
Political Geography:
Saudi Arabia

53. Saudi Vision 2030 and the Consequences of the Gulf Crisis

Author:
Naser al-Tamimi
Publication Date:
07-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:
The Saudi government has begun an ambitious process of economic reforms, but internal resistance and external disturbances – worsened by the Gulf crisis – are increasing costs and may lead to its failure.
Topic:
International Political Economy
Political Geography:
Middle East

54. Saudi Arabia and its neighbours: A troubled relationship

Author:
Madawi al-Rasheed
Publication Date:
07-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:
Riyadh is keen to impose guardianship on its Gulf neighbours, but most of them resist, which mires the Gulf system in recurring conflicts. This will not be settled definitively unless their relations are based on the principles of equality and mutual respect.
Topic:
International Relations and International Security
Political Geography:
Saudi Arabia

55. The Gulf Crisis: Demonising Qatar through Fabrication

Author:
Dr. Mohamed Erraji
Publication Date:
07-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:
This paper reviews the role of media fabrication and propaganda in the current political crisis in the Gulf. Propagandists have deliberately created a new political reality to demonise Qatari politics and political leaders with a detailed political approach to create a prefabricated reality.
Topic:
International Relations and International Security
Political Geography:
Middle East

56. Making Sense of Turkey’s Strategy towards the new Gulf Crisis

Author:
Murat Yeşiltaş
Publication Date:
06-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:
Turkey's current strategic move is it is a continuation of Turkey’s new vision for regional politics within the context of the new regional geopolitical realities.
Topic:
International Relations and International Affairs
Political Geography:
Middle East

57. Qatar’s battle for LNG market share

Author:
Stasa Salacanin
Publication Date:
06-2017
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:
In 2005, Qatar imposed a self-moratorium on future gas developments in the North Field, but has recently lifted it in defence of the country’s leading LNG market share as new global players rapidly expand their production.
Topic:
International Security and International Affairs
Political Geography:
Middle East

58. Ben Gardane Attacks: Achievements and Failures

Author:
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Publication Date:
03-2016
Content Type:
Special Report
Institution:
Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:
The 7 March 2016 attacks on Ben Gardane by Islamic State (IS) occurred in the context of growing upheaval in next-door Libya, internal government tension in Tunisia and challenges faced by Tunisia’s security apparatus after several armed attacks in the country during 2015. This policy brief examines the security, political and regional contexts of the Ben Gardane attack, the positive and negative aspects of the state’s response and addresses preventative measures the state is likely to take in the future.
Topic:
Conflict Resolution, Terrorism, and International Affairs
Political Geography:
Tunisia