American Prestige Bonus - Gulf Politics after the Doha Strike w/ Giorgio Cafiero and Annelle Sheline (Preview)
Sep 14, 2025
Join geopolitical experts Annelle Sheline, a research fellow at the Quincy Institute, and Giorgio Cafiero from Gulf State Analytics as they dissect the recent Israeli airstrike on Doha. They delve into how this act jeopardizes Qatar's position as a mediator in the Israel-Hamas negotiations and reveal US complicity in the matter. The conversation highlights a shift in Gulf leaders' perceptions, now viewing Israel as the main destabilizer, and discusses the challenges Qatar faces in the context of evolving U.S.-Gulf relations.
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Expert Panel On Doha Strike
- Giorgio and Annelle are framed as Gulf experts brought to discuss an Israeli airstrike on Doha and its implications.
- The episode centers on regional fallout, US complicity, and shifts in Gulf threat perceptions.
US Permission Alters Gulf Trust
- Giorgio Cafiero argues the US permitted Israel's strike on Qatar, altering Gulf perceptions of American security guarantees.
- Gulf states now question Washington's reliability after an attack on a major non-NATO ally hosting US forces.
GCC Sees Attack As Collective Threat
- Gulf policymakers view the attack as aggression against the entire GCC, not just Qatar.
- Leaders across the Gulf will reassess security arrangements and regional strategies in response.