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June 27, 2013
United States
Middle East Matters This Week: Lebanon’s Sectarian Violence, Qatar’s New Emir, and Egypt’s President Ruminates
Significant Developments Lebanon. The Lebanese army defeated the militant followers of radical Sunni cleric Sheik Ahmad al-Assir in Sidon on Tuesday after a violent two-day battle. The clashes ended…
March 3, 2017
Religion
Weekend Reading: Islam and Liberalism, Lebanon’s Christians, and Turkey’s Dwindling Syria Options
Reading selections for the weekend of March 3, 2017.
September 20, 2013
Middle East and North Africa
Where Is Qatar Heading?
On June 25th a new Emir took over the leadership of Qatar. The question is whether he brought with him new policies. Yesterday a sign of the old Qatari orientation emerged: Egypt returned a remarkab…
June 22, 2020
Saudi Arabia
Just How Important Is the Rift Between Qatar and the Saudi Arabia-led Quartet?
Amir Asmar is a Department of Defense analyst and CFR’s national intelligence fellow. Throughout his intelligence career, his primary area of focus has been the Middle East. He held a wide range of a…
April 14, 2011
Middle East and North Africa
The Amir’s TV Station
Qatar's Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani on December 2, 2010. (Louafi Larbi/Courtesy Reuters) The president’s meeting today with the Amir of Qatar offers a timely opportunity to take stock o…
