Second only to the United States, the Gulf countries have emerged as key players in the Israel-Hamas war. And as the region’s biggest player, Saudi Arabia could still play a decisive role in bringing Israelis and Palestinians to the negotiating table after the war ends (at least the Biden administration hopes so). And is there a constructive role for the region’s countries to play as Israel continues its fight against Hamas amid mounting international criticism? In this week’s episode, Jeremy Shapiro welcomes ECFR visiting fellow, Cinzia Bianco, and senior policy fellow, Hugh Lovatt to discuss the role of the Persian Gulf in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Bookshelf:Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World | Mary BeardSeeking Stability Amidst Disorder: The Foreign Policies of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, 2010-20 | Tobias Borck

Source: The North Africa Journal December 15, 2023 06:05 UTC