Balance of Power: Saudi Arabia's Shock Move
Here's What's Behind the Qatar Diplomatic Split
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The Middle East's balance of power has just been disrupted by one of the biggest diplomatic shocks in years.
Overnight, an alliance led by Saudi Arabia severed commercial and diplomatic ties with Qatar. It was an unprecedented move designed to punish the Gulf state for its ties with Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist groups.