Michael Stephens

<p> Michael Stephens is a researcher at the Royal United Services Institute based in Qatar. Follow him on Twitter @MStephensGulf. </p>
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The Eye of the Storm
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Sofia Barbarani, Michael Stephens
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KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images

The Arab League Actually Does Something
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Michael Stephens
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FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images

The Kingdom of No Surprises
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Michael Stephens
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MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH/AFP/Getty Images

Bahrain Burning
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Michael Stephens
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FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/GettyImages

The Underestimated Prince Nayef
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