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Qatar’s discreet ‘shuttle diplomacy’ shakes up strained Iran-US relations as prisoner exchange announced

Intermediaries from the Middle East and Europe, including Qatar, Oman, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland have been involved over the past two and a half years. Qatari diplomats have been…

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Chadian delegation in Doha prepares for inclusive talks

Qatar and Chad restored diplomatic ties in 2021 after the latter cut off relations with Doha amid the 2017 Gulf Cooperation Council [GCC] crisis. A Chadian delegation is currently in…

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Iran, Saudi Arabia double down on Baghdad talks to ease tensions

The meetings between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Baghdad aim to ease tensions between the two regional powers. Delegations from Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Baghdad for a fourth…

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Global powers push for peace in Libya at Berlin talks

Global powers have now met in the German capital to bring Libya one step closer to achieving lasting peace. World powers have convened in Berlin on Wednesday to commence the…

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Iran ‘hopes to reach understanding’ as officials confirm talks with Saudi Arabia

Qatar offered to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Iran following the signing of the Al-Ula Declaration on January 5th. Iran has confirmed “bilateral and regional” talks with Saudi Arabia during…

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The Round up

The Round Up 16 March 2021

Top stories on #TheRoundUp today #Afghan ambassador to #UAE under fire for criticising #Qatar’s role in peace talks #COVID19 vaccines prove 95% effective with new strains of virus #UK slaps…

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Opinion

An Uphill Task: Qatar’s mediation ambitions between the US and Iran

If Qatar makes strides in US-Iran mediation efforts, it could bolster Doha’s international reputation as a regional power, writes Samuel Ramani. Less than two months into his presidency, Joe Biden’s…

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