This week, Saudi Arabia and its Gulf state allies ended their diplomatic and economic blockade against Qatar with little to show for it. Bruce Riedel explains why the Saudis may be rethinking some of their policies with the departure of President Trump, and how reconciliation amongst the Gulf states will affect the Biden administration’s regional goals, including restoration of a working relationship with Iran.
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