U.S. Mediation or Qatar Concession: Ways Gulf Crisis Could End
- Trump administration may intervene to avoid unravelling of GCC
- Qatar will eventually be forced to retreat, analysts say
Here's What's Behind the Qatar Diplomatic Split
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The diplomatic crisis that enveloped the Gulf region on Monday pits some of the world’s richest nations in a power struggle over regional dominance. An alliance of four Arab nations led by Saudi Arabia is seeking to isolate tiny Qatar over its ties to Iran -- the Saudis’ chief foe -- as well as Qatari support for Islamist movements they oppose.
While those differences have sparked earlier standoffs, the unprecedented steps taken this time round leave the nations’ leaders with limited room for maneuver. Here, analysts comment on what’s behind the moves and what might happen next.