Second Qatar Crisis: Causes and Possible Solutions

... general atmosphere in the GCC. In fact, Riyadh's attempts to become the primary power of the Islamic world have recently met serious opposition even within the Council, which the Saudi leaders had so far considered their own pet structure. For instance, Oman has been actively reinforcing its ties with Iran. Since 2011, it has conducted joint naval training with the Iranian fleet. Moreover, Muscat refused to back Saudi Arabia’s campaign against Saleh and the Houthis in Yemen, instead deciding to take ...