Qatar: Issues for the 118th Congress

Abstract

The State of Qatar is a small, energy-rich emirate strategically located near the center of the Persian Gulf. Defense and diplomatic cooperation anchor close U.S.-Qatari relations: Qatar hosts thousands of U.S. troops, allows U.S. military use of Qatari facilities, and consults with U.S. officials on engagements with third parties in the Middle East region and beyond. In January 2022, President Joseph Biden and Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani reaffirmed the multifaceted partnership between the United States and Qatar, and the Biden Administration designated Qatar as a Major Non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 15, 2024
Accession Number
AD1227252

Entities

People

  • Christopher M. Blanchard

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

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  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security