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Anas Iqtait is a Research Scholar at the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies at the Australian National University.

18 Jun 2018 11:30

China’s rising interests in Qatar

The countries are expanding bilateral relations in the energy, investment, and security sectors.
09 Oct 2017 15:23

Aid and its limits in Palestine

The Palestinian economy lacks the foundational assets required for effective and sustainable growth, even with substantial aid disbursements.
14 Aug 2017 14:57

Saudi-Qatar dispute: The new normal

Far from dragging Qatar into the fold as intended, the rift between Qatar and its neighbours is likely to continue to expand.
08 Jun 2017 12:57

Behind the Qatar crisis: Politics, energy and Al-Jazeera

Since it began in 1996, the Doha-based, state-funded broadcaster Al-Jazeera has managed to anger every major government in the Middle East.
13 Apr 2017 18:18

The Palestinian Authority’s quest for survival and relevance

The Palestinian Authority's decision to reduce Gaza-based salaries by 30% is a direct result of fiscal constraints. However, mounting political pressures have compounded the problem.
16 Feb 2017 13:03

Is Jordan in danger?

Its structural economic problems and expanding jihadist influence could spell trouble for long-term stability.
15 Nov 2016 16:18

Retaking Raqqa: Facts on the ground

Syria doesn’t have a functioning central government that could take back control of Raqqa after the defeat of ISIS.