The story: The collapse of the Afghan government continues to mobilize both Gulf Cooperation Council member states and media. Qatar’s chief diplomat has met with a senior Taliban delegation to discuss “a peaceful transfer of power.” Meanwhile, some Gulf Arab media outlets have pointed to poor US strategy as the cause of the Afghan group’s resurgence. Other commentators have highlighted future regional security concerns arising from the current crisis in Afghanistan.

The coverage: Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Aug. 17 tweeted...