December 2026
Qatar and Iran
Strategic hedging in small states foreign policy
by Mirdef Alqashouti
How was the 2017 Qatar Blockade crisis shaped by the history of diplomatic relations between Qatar and Iran? What foreign policy strategies has Qatar adopted in response to this crisis? How can we better conceptualise the limits of the relations between Qatar and Iran? This book examines the evolving nature of Qatar and Iran's diplomatic relations. Using historical analysis and first-hand accounts of high-level officials from both countries, especially in the aftermath of the 2017 Qatar Blockade crisis, it reveals a multifaceted and dynamic interaction between Qatar and Iran extending beyond politics into the realms of economics, tourism and culture. This book provides insights on the strategies small states implement in international relations, as well as contributes to understandings of geopolitics in the Middle East.
