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K-pop’s BTS World Cup sponsorships are as much politics as they are business

Sport sponsorship has become a sensitive matter in recent years, meaning it is no longer just a matter of business but increasingly a matter of politics too. If you take…

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First time in modern history: threats to US global dominance appear closer to reality

With President Biden setting off for the MENA region, where does Qatar stand as the US scrambles for a lifeline in Saudi Arabia? A year and a half since his…

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US needs to credibly link energy with geo-politics in Gulf

Washington must not cater blindly to the argument of authoritarian stability – this narrative is already sold much more convincingly by China or Russia. The fact that US President Joe…

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Cuba: a destination of peace, culture and friendship

With questions on Cuba frequently directed at him, the Cuban Ambassador to Qatar writes on the places one should visit upon traveling to the charming island. The Cuban archipelago covers…

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Israel normalisation could trigger catastrophic issues between GCC

Joe Biden is currently on his first official trip to the Middle East as president of the United States. Joe Biden has undoubtedly landed in a region unlike one he…

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Six years on: Remembering Qatar’s prompt response to failed coup in Turkey

The Turkish envoy to Doha marks the sixth anniversary of the failed coup attempt in Turkey, thanking Qatar’s amir for his quick response. Failed coup attempt on 15 July 2016,…

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Humans before profit: our responsibility towards Qatar’s delivery drivers

A huge role in supporting the safety and livelihoods of delivery drivers lies within the hands of the community. One of-largest economies in the Middle East, Qatar, has been expending…

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Red card for apartheid: How Israel’s blockade is tackling Gazan fans out of Qatar World Cup

FIFA must now review its agenda to balance out any and all discrimination that has for years prevented football in Palestine to truly flourish. A crippling Israeli blockade on Gaza…

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How Qatar has secured a ‘critical’ seat at global decision-making table

Qatar’s role in international diplomacy and global security was highlighted in a meeting between the country’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and the US Secretary of State Antony…

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