UAE orchestrated hacking of Qatari government sites, sparking regional upheaval, according to U.S. intelligence officials

MoA - Can Washington Prevent The Death Of The Gulf States?
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U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson is angry that Saudi Arabia and the UAE rejected his efforts to calm down their spat with Qatar. His revenge, and a threat of more serious measures, comes in the form of a WaPo “leak” -

#fuite orchestrée ("who’s the fucking boss ?")

Unrest in Saudi Arabia is not in the U.S. interest but such is now in sight. The “leak” is just a tactical measure of an inexperienced administration. It is not enough to defuse or mitigate the conflict and its consequences.

What strategies will Washington develop to counter the foreseeable instability in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states?