Project on Middle East Democracy

Project on Middle East Democracy
The POMED Wire


Qatar’s Diplomatic Influence

July 24th, 2008 by Adam

George Abraham of Al Jazeera (English) writes an interesting article regarding Qatar’s rise as a serious diplomatic player in the Middle East. According to the article, Qatar has been able to find a distinctive niche due to its economic power, its strategic alliance with the U.S., and a willingness to engage all regional actors. These factors, as well as an understanding of popular regional movements, have allowed tiny Qatar to diplomatically punch above its weight.


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