Qatar’s contradictions: Islamist terror ties and Western military alliances - opinion
Dubbed “the wild card of the Middle East," Qatar's foreign policies appear self-contradictory to the world.
Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shake hands at a news conference in Tehran, in February. Qatar has sought to expand its global influence through diplomatic outreach, high-profile visits, and media engagement, says the writer. (photo credit: WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS)Updated: