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The Evolution of US-Qatar Political-Military Co-operation: From a Security Agreement to a Strategic Partnership
- Authors: Doroshenko G.A.1
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Affiliations:
- HSE University
- Issue: No 10 (2024)
- Pages: 75-82
- Section: Post-graduate tribune
- URL: https://ogarev-online.ru/0321-5075/article/view/266975
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.31857/S0321507524100095
- ID: 266975
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Abstract
In recent years, Russia has paid special attention to co-operation with the Arab monarchies of the Gulf. Despite pressure from the United States and Western countries, the states of the region have not joined the diplomatic pressure and sanctions regimes. However, not all countries from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are equally open to deepening co-operation with Russia. For example, Qatar has a more restrained stance on cooperation with Moscow. This is due to special relationship between Doha and Washington. Moments that have contributed to the formation of an essentially allied relationship between the two states are highlighted. Regional situations in which Washington and Doha have acted as close and trusting partners are examined. The study also examines the implications of the evolving of US-Qatar relations for the Middle East..
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Gleb A. Doroshenko
HSE University
Email: semina@iccaras.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4413-3086
Post-graduate student, Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs Moscow, Russian Federation
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