A Saudi-Qatari Rapprochment? Changing Realities, Shifting Priorities

This policy outlook explores recent developments in the Saudi-UAE-led blockade on Qatar. It argues that there remain deep divisions on key issues within the GCC that present a formidable challenge to overcome.

After more than three years, what are the motivating factors behind the current reconciliation efforts between Saudi Arabia and Qatar? What is the likelihood that such efforts will succeed and what would the consequences be should the two Gulf states re-establish ties? This policy outlook explores recent developments in the Saudi-UAE-led blockade on Qatar and argues that, although there is hope that a deal can be reached this time around, there remain deep divisions on key issues within the GCC that present a formidable challenge to overcome.

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Fatih Şemsettin Işık
Fatih Şemsettin Işık
Fatih Şemsettin Işık is a deputy researcher at the TRT World Research Centre and a graduate student at the Department of International Relations in Central European University (CEU). Before that, he worked as a research assistant and social media coordinator at Al Sharq Forum. After completing his undergraduate studies at the Department of Political Science at Bilkent University in 2015, he finished his MA studies at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Şehir University in 2019. As a journalist, he contributed to the Daily Sabah newspaper between 2014 and 2016. His research interests include Israeli politics, EU-Middle East Relations, Turkish Politics and the role of diasporas in foreign affairs.

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