The diplomatic crisis between Qatar and some of its Gulf neighbors has global ramifications, as it is a key partner to a number of countries, some with competing interests.

China has business links with Qatar, such as the construction of infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup. China's Arab policy is built on cooperation and friendship and Beijing wants diplomacy to prevail to resolve this issue. 

The United States is another strategic ally of Qatar but is arguably in a trickier situation. President Donald Trump blames Iran for fostering instability across the Middle East with support for a number of Shiite Muslim groups - a stance that's put Sunni state Saudi Arabia on the same side as Israel. The problem for the Trump administration is Qatar supports Iran while at the same time being a key ally to the US.

There are currently 10,000 US troops stationed in Qatar which is crucial for Trump's highest overseas priority - defeating ISIL and US officials don't see this tangible sign of support being compromised by the Qatar crisis.