CIAO DATE: 10/2014
September 2014
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Long a minor regional actor in the shadow of Saudi Arabia, Qatar wants to increase its influence. But Doha’s expansionist foreign policy has been plagued by miscalculations, domestic challenges, and international pressure—all issues connected to Doha’s relationship with Riyadh. As a result of these setbacks, Qatar’s regional role has diminished, and for the foreseeable future, its external influence is likely to remain under the direction of Saudi Arabia.
Resource link: Qatar and the Recalibration of Power in the Gulf [PDF] - 225K