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How Tiny Qatar Became a Global Player

In the Room with Peter Bergen

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Qatar's Rapid Development and Global Influence

Explore Qatar's unique characteristics, rapid development fueled by natural gas reserves, transformation of global role after leadership transition in 1995, controversial moments with the George W. Bush administration and Al Jazeera, pivotal role of the US military base, strategic relationships with various countries, efforts to enhance global influence, and controversies surrounding sports washing, treatment of migrant workers, and allegations of bribery in hosting the World Cup.

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