The Arabian Peninsula is a confusing place right now.
Qatar’s neighbours have cut long-standing alliances overnight.
And another historically strong alliance between the UAE and US is being strained by emails which have been leaked.
In the third disclosure within a week, emails from the inbox of the UAE’s ambassador to the US show direct criticism of President Donald Trump.
Previous leaks attacked Kuwait, Qatar, and Iran.
What are the ramifications?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Guests:
Sultan Barakat – Director of the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Richard Weitz – Director of the Center for Political Military Analysis, Hudson Institute
Luciano Zaccara – Assistant Professor of Gulf Politics, Qatar University
Source: Al Jazeera News