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International Relations prof at U. Illinois. Senior Editor @ArcDigi. Author “Drones and Terrorism.” Politics, national security, and occasional nerdery.

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    Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017

    (THREAD) The #QatarCrisis shows how Trump's good guys (Saudis) - bad guys (Iran) understanding of the #MiddleEast is shallow and dangerous.pic.twitter.com/csjU6ZyymO

    7:24 AM - 6 Jun 2017
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      2. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        #Qatar has worked with #Iran, so they're bad guys. But they host a large U.S. air base, so they're good guys. 2/x

        1 reply 4 retweets 17 likes
      3. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        Qatar's funded Islamic extremists, so they're bad guys But Saudi Arabia's funded Islamic extremists, and they're good guys #QatarCrisis 3/x

        1 reply 8 retweets 19 likes
      4. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        Qatar hosts Al Jazeera (FAKE NEWS!): bad guy But they're rich, opulent, and make deals: good guy #QatarCrisis 4/x

        4 replies 4 retweets 11 likes
      5. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        Of course, it's not nearly as simple as good guys v. bad guys. (No one knew the #MiddleEast could be so complicated) #QatarCrisis 5/xpic.twitter.com/P0trPN7nrX

        1 reply 8 retweets 25 likes
      6. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        Americans often make the mistake of thinking other countries' decisions are always about the United States. #QatarCrisis 6/x

        1 reply 5 retweets 23 likes
      7. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        For example: Saddam lied to weapons inspectors to defy America! But he was mostly afraid of looking weak to #Iran. #QatarCrisis 7/xpic.twitter.com/LiVCjMq4rs

        1 reply 2 retweets 13 likes
      8. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        Much of the #QatarCrisis is due to Sunni Arab countries' complicated, overlapping relations with each other (and outlook towards #Iran). 8/x

        1 reply 2 retweets 13 likes
      9. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        But the move to isolate Qatar comes quickly after Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia. #QatarCrisis #TrumpInSaudi 9/x

        1 reply 8 retweets 13 likes
      10. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        The president gave a speech, trying to unite everyone against #terrorism, but also blaming terrorism on #Iran. #QatarCrisis 10/x

        1 reply 3 retweets 12 likes
      11. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        The Saudis finally got what they've always wanted: an American president taking sides. And all it took was flattery. #QatarCrisis 11/xpic.twitter.com/m5Z7Gt2gw5

        12 replies 63 retweets 102 likes
      12. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        It's hard to see the #QatarCrisis follow so closely on Trump's "sure, whatever you want, Saudis" speech and not see some connection. 12/x

        2 replies 7 retweets 13 likes
      13. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        Nicholas Grossman Retweeted Donald J. Trump

        Of course, he took credit for Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, and Yemen's move. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/872062159789985792 … #QatarCrisis 13/x

        Nicholas Grossman added,

        Donald J. TrumpVerified account @realDonaldTrump
        During my recent trip to the Middle East I stated that there can no longer be funding of Radical Ideology. Leaders pointed to Qatar - look!
        1 reply 5 retweets 12 likes
      14. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        But what he doesn't seem to realize is many American flights targeting #ISIS fly out of Udeid, a large airbase in... Qatar #QatarCrisis 14/x

        2 replies 4 retweets 17 likes
      15. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        The Sunni Arab states are trying to rope Qatar back in line. But could push Qatar closer to #Iran (or Russia or China). #QatarCrisis 15/x

        1 reply 3 retweets 10 likes
      16. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        Meanwhile, Kuwait and Oman are in a tight spot. And, thanks to Trump, the US can't mediate, giving an opening for Turkey. #QatarCrisis 16/x

        2 replies 10 retweets 18 likes
      17. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        Who knew the #MiddleEast could be so complicated? #QatarCrisis 17/17 (END)pic.twitter.com/xxK6798C0L

        5 replies 8 retweets 29 likes
      18. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        (PS1): To those accusing me of defending Iran, you're also falling into the oversimplified good guys-bad guys trap. #QatarCrisis

        2 replies 4 retweets 18 likes
      19. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        (PS2): #Iran is a US adversary in many areas (nuclear proliferation, backing Hezbollah, backing Shia sectarians in #Iraq, etc.) #QatarCrisis

        2 replies 2 retweets 9 likes
      20. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        (PS3): But #Iran is also fighting #ISIS, and generally opposes jihadists, an important area of mutual interest. #QatarCrisis

        1 reply 8 retweets 19 likes
      21. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        (PS4): The US should work with Middle Eastern countries in areas of mutual interest, and stay out of Saudi-Iranian rivalry. #QatarCrisis

        3 replies 10 retweets 28 likes
      22. Nicholas Grossman‏ @NGrossman81 6 Jun 2017
        Replying to @NGrossman81

        (PS5): Choosing sides, as Trump did, increases the risks of regional war without gaining anything. #QatarCrisishttps://arcdigital.media/trump-forfeits-global-leadership-797829e09af3 …

        3 replies 4 retweets 17 likes
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