Speaking with Arab News, AGSIW President Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba discussed the GCC-Qatar crisis, noting the situation resulted from “very serious differences that have been brewing for a very long time, parallel to increased vulnerabilities in the region such as the war in Yemen, decline in oil revenues and efforts at restructuring economic reforms.”

Wahba also discussed the U.S. role in mediating the conflict for Al Monitor: “Given the close [US] relationship both with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, I think the US will step up to the plate.” She added, “I doubt very much the US will just sit on the sidelines and let this crisis get more serious.”