Qatar
Beach Volleyball Bikini Ban Leads to Top Players Boycotting Tournament
Karla Borger and Julia Sude will not comply with Qatari authorities' demands female players cover legs and arms.
Northwestern Qatar Criticized for Awarding Grant to Controversial Professor
Northwestern University Qatar's decision to award a research grant to an American professor who allegedly authored a racially insensitive blog post elicited outrage on social media.
America Has Much to Learn From Saudi's Failure to Subdue Qatar
Don't waste precious time pushing maximalist demands. Diplomacy is the art of the possible.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia: A Gift of a Different Sort, Maybe
In its early stage, and especially if properly appreciated and managed, Saudi/Qatari rapprochement is a gift from the outgoing administration to the incoming one.
The Qatar—Saudi Agreement at First Glance: Everybody Wins
The Qatar-Saudi deal is a huge step in the right direction. If managed properly, will make it easier for the U.S. to do the big things without distraction.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia to Open Borders in Deal Overseen by Jared Kushner
A senior Trump administration official confirmed to Newsweek that White House senior adviser Jared Kushner "helped to negotiate the deal and was instrumental in making it happen."
No Deal Until Qatar Stops Financing Terrorism
While Qatar's ties to Iran might be tolerated, given its geographic realities, its financial support for terrorist organizations and Islamist insurrections cannot be accepted.
From Greece To India, via Israel: A New Middle East Alliance Is Expanding
This arc of transnational partnerships from Greece to India is part of an alliance that includes economic ties and geostrategic discussions about common interests and security, as well as the need for stabilization in the face of terror and extremist threats.
Unreported Foreign Donations to Universities Foment Anti-Semitism
A number of autocratic Middle Eastern regimes funneled billions of dollars of unreported funding to U.S. universities in order to promote an atmosphere sympathetic to their efforts to demonize Israel.
America Should Not Sell F-35 Fighter Planes to the Qatari Regime
The sale of F-35 all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft to Qatar would empower the enemies of America in the Middle East.
Qatari Textbooks Teach Anti-Semitism
Disturbing new evidence has emerged that Qatar continues to teach anti-Semitic tropes and present hateful depictions of Jews in its government-published textbooks for schoolchildren.
Qatar Walks Tightrope Between Iran and the U.S., Is Prepared to Host Talks
"We will always make ourselves available to facilitate this dialogue if requested by the parties involved," Qatari ambassador to the U.S. Meshal bin Hamid Al Thani told Newsweek.
As Neighbors Deal with Israel, Qatar 'Remains Committed' to Arab Peace Plan
"Both Qatar and the United States recognize that a peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians is important to the stability of the Middle East," Qatari ambassador to the U.S. Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani told Newsweek.
Pompeo Says U.S. Set for Full Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan by Spring
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the military is on track to completely withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by spring 2021.
Clearing Al-Jazeera's Smokescreen—and Qatar's
It is long past time that Al Jazeera register under the the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
WTO Signals National Security No Longer Trump Card in Trade Disputes
The World Trade Organization brushed aside a Saudi attempt to lean back on national security in a content piracy dispute with Qatar. This clashes with the position of the current Administration on trade—and sovereignty.
Should Ex-CIA Spies Be Hacking for Enemy States?
The thin line between "media" and "information operations" is rapidly disintegrating.
New Filings Show Qatar Tries to Woo Both Pro- and Anti-Trump GOP
The wealthy emirate of Qatar attempts to purchase influence all across the Republican Party.
Coronavirus Leaves Foreign Workers in the Gulf Stranded, Advocates Warn
Human rights groups have warned that poor workers in the Gulf cannot properly practise social distancing due to their poor living and working conditions.
Former American Hostage Sues Qatari Bank For Allegedly Supporting Al-Qaeda
Matthew Schrier says his lawsuit against the Qatar Islamic Bank will be the "final fight" in an ordeal that began when he was taken hostage in December 2012.
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Trump's Iran Campaign Will Only Unite Country: Former Qatari PM
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani said Iranians won't crack under American economic pressure, and will look to play the long game instead.
Trump Should Push Qatari Emir to End Unfair Subsidies
No other country on the planet can match our overall economic strength —without cheating, anyway. Unfortunately, some countries do cheat.
Trump U.K. Visit Will Cost U.S. Taxpayer $3.5 Million
The British taxpayer will also foot a large bill for security.
Is Trump's Anti-Iran Arab Coalition Falling Apart?
"Egyptian withdrawal is a huge blow to the Arab NATO idea," one expert said. "The Arab NATO will properly die not far in the future."
Saudi Arabia 'Made a Mockery' of the U.S., Author Says
"Let's start with the fact that instead of solving Middle East peace, Jared nearly put us into a war in the region," Vicky Ward, author of "Kushner, Inc.," alleged.
Tillerson Accused Kushner of Endangering the U.S.: Book
Rex Tillerson, Trump's former secretary of state, said Jared Kushner had harmed the U.S. by influencing his father-in-law to back Saudi Arabia in its feud with Qatar.
Another 4-Star General Resigned From Trump's Government
Anthony Zinni's decision makes him the latest four-star general to depart from the Trump administration, following close behind the December announcement of General James Mattis, who served as secretary of defense.
Qatar Pulls Out of Oil Cartel OPEC
Qatar's energy affairs minister announced that the country would end its 57-year membership in the cartel because it wanted to develop its liquefied natural gas.