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Actions of Qatar on the International Scene

1.1 Historical context
Early age : between Perse, Saudi, Bahrein, Oman 18th: British Protectorate 1971: independence after trying UAE+Bahrein+Qatar Bewteen 2 hegemons : Saudi and Iran Protection from Saudi Iran-Irak: tanker war => Saudi not able to protect Kuweit invasion: similarities with Qatar (no identity sub/Saudi; rich) Saudi not able to protect itself => US base (at Qatars costs)

1.2 Since then, diversification

Balancing of Power in the region: o relations with Hamas and Fatah o Israel (trade mission / invite Foreign Minister) o Iran and US/Israel (share of giant gas field economic ties + invitation to GCC + no sanction vote) o Hezbollah and Israel Defense agreements (India) Regionalism o Dolphin project: political (no economics) but Saudi against => only UAE and Oman o Supply LNG to Dubai / Kuweit o GCC Gas OPEC? Active within UN o Rotating seat in 2006 o Peacekeeping missions (Lebanon)

1.3 And multiple forum/reforms (branding? Soft Power?)

Exist as peace, small, non-threating, responsible, full member, important for stability, necessary country Economics: liberalization, importance of its energy supply, welcome FDI, Mediation: responsible member, good image Altruism/charity: Katrina Internal reform: process of democratization, women, religion Media: al Jezera Cultural: Museums Tight relations with other states through diaspora (India...) Education: Education City, US off-shore campuses, women => knowledge based economy Sports: naturalization, organization (2022, tennis, cycling)

2. Which Startegy
2.1 Pluralist
1) Brief reminder of pluralism: society of nations minimalist Power accumulation, Cooperation or war, Relations with other states, sovereignty, common interests, security > justice, intervention in some cases (help, preventive, local call Actor = states Importance of respecting diversity 2) Qatar strategy view by pluralists

2.2 Solidarism Intl

1) Brief reminder of solidarism Consensus for using force, natural law, economy and social inter-relations, no 100% sovereign, look for perpetual peace, cosmopolitism, protection of individuals, relative sovergeingty, intrusion of intl regimes, 2) Qatar strategy view by solidarists

2.3 Global Gvce

1) Brief reminder of governance Transnationalism, Tribunals/Comitees/Networks, supranational, technology, Civil Society and Market 2) Qatar strategy view by solidarists