How did FIFA become part of Trump’s Gaza reconstruction effort? FIFA signed a deal on Thursday that marks the global soccer association's most significant postwar intervention in the Middle East yet. Palestine
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Ramadan comes alive in Doha's Msheireb Also this week: throwback food nostalgia, waterfront Ramadan fairs and hands-on art workshops By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Qatar PM arrives in Venezuela on first trip since Maduro’s ouster: What to know Qatar is moving to shore up ties with Venezuela as the US seeks greater control over the South American country’s oil revenues. Qatar
Saudi-UAE rift complicates Israel's counter-Iran efforts, normalization Israel fears that the rivalry between the UAE and Saudi Arabia will further push Riyadh toward countries that espouse political Islam policies. Israel
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Doha’s MIA showcases Afghanistan beyond headlines By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Newsletter: City Pulse Doha Inside Doha’s Gulf futurism moment By Reve Chaaban In Doha reporting on culture
Emir Signals Change by Replacing Head of Qatar Investment Authority In the second article of a two-part series, the new Qatari emir seeks to separate politics and business. Qatar
Four Reasons Why Iran Wins From Morsi’s Fall Iran stands to gain regionally from the coup in Egypt. Qatar
Will Sheikh Tamim Rebalance Qatar’s Foreign Policy? In the first article of a two-part series, Qatar’s new emir will likely follow his father's course, but Qatar’s may be forced to adjust its approach to international affairs. Qatar
Israel, Hamas Watching Change of Leaders in Qatar Israel closely follows the change of leadership in Qatar, and the impact of the change on the Arab Peace Initiative. Qatar
Qatar, Middle East 'Market Maker' Qatar is modeling its foreign policy on a dream to become the Belgium of a Muslim Brotherhood league of states. Qatar
The Missing Syrian Peace US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are still working on the invitation list for Geneva II. Qatar
Syria's Struggle Is Now Lebanon's Struggle Lebanon's political stability and instability have always depended on external key powers; today, the effect of the Syrian crisis, is no different. Qatar
Saudi-Qatar Honeymoon In Lebanon Is Over Seemingly eager to turn the regional unrest to their advantage, both Qatar and Saudi Arabia are carefully strategizing their diplomatic efforts in the Mideast. Saudi Arabia
The Limits of Asia-Gulf Ties Gulf-Asian economic relations will likely continue to grow while national security considerations are ignored. Saudi Arabia
The Extent and Limits Of Qatar-Hamas Ties Qatar and Hamas ties fluctuate between strategy and tactics. Qatar
No 'Good Guys' Or 'Bad Guys' in Syria Saudi Arabia and Qatar need to support a diplomatic outcome in Syria. Saudi Arabia
Fatah Would Accept Land Swaps With Israel Despite the fiery reaction from some Palestinian circles, the concept of land swaps with Israel has long been accepted by the Palestinian Authority. Qatar
