This issue of the Gulf States Newsletter contains a lead package of stories which explore how Qatar intends to use the Afghanistan situation to its advantage.
An exploration on the fallout across other Gulf countries follows, including an analysis of Iran's changing relationship with the Taliban.
Another featured article looks at how Qatar is preparing for the Shura election in the wake of disputes with local tribes over citizenship.
GSN's coverage of Iranian drones in Ethiopia continues in this issue.
The Kurdistan Regional Government intends to close many contracts for gas projects in the region provoking discussions with Genel Energy.
The Risk Management Reports regard Qatar and Saudi Arabia including a detailed power industry map of the latter.