Qatar Crisis: Worst Case Scenarios

The origins of the tensions stretch back decades probably generations in the minds of the main characters

Qatar rejects deadline demands, saying it does not fear military action

Foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani rejects demands from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates

The siege of Qatar isn’t working

The tiny emirate is well placed to hold out for a good while yet

Gulf crisis ties global soccer governance into knots

the essential role of FIFA is to deal with football and not to interfere in geopolitics

The Gulf Crisis: Grappling for a face saving solution

Wasta Rule

The Islamic State’s governing system in Syria looks a great deal like that of the Assad regime

Battle for Mosul: The forgotten refugees stranded on an Iraqi desert plain

Islamic State drove them from their homes. Now these villages battle harsh weather, severe water shortages and limited fuel supplies

Turning Crisis into Success in Germany

The enduring strength of Germany’s political center probably reflects the country’s remarkable economic success, which it has sustained for more than a decade, even as most of the rest of Europe has faced serious challenges

THE NEXT GREEK CRISIS IS COMING

Denmark, a social welfare utopia, takes a nasty turn on refugees