IRMO Brief 05/2024 - Qatar’s Strategic Diplomacy: Mediating Crisis Resolutions in a Complex Geopolitical Arena

In the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks and hostage-taking, Qatar, a small but wealthy Persian Gulf state ruled by Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, has become a rising power by showing patient and adept mediation and negotiation skills in reaching a broad framework for a potential hostage release and ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. The West increasingly relies on Qatar to play a crucial role in such situations. Notably, Qatar’s diplomatic influence was pivotal in the release of five
Americans held by Iran, further solidifying its reputation as a go-to mediator.

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