Commentary
Marc Lynch
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In The Media
Diplomatic Crisis Hits the Gulf States
A diplomatic crisis has hit the Gulf after six regional countries severed ties with Qatar.
By Marc Lynch
Published on Jun 5, 2017
Source: WNYC
Speaking with WNYC’s the Takeaway, Carnegie’s Marc Lynch discussed the recent breakdown in relations between Qatar and a number of its neighbors across the Arab world. Furthermore, he examined what effects this may have on U.S. policy in the region and the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
About the Author
Marc Lynch
Former Nonresident Senior Fellow, Middle East Program
Marc Lynch was a nonresident senior fellow in Carnegie’s Middle East Program where his work focuses on the politics of the Arab world.
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Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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