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![Karim Boudiaf of Qatar controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium on Nov. 25.]()
Karim Boudiaf of Qatar controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium on Nov. 25.
Team Qatar Wanted Immigrant Players—Not Citizens
Athletes with “mission passports” are a symptom of the region’s erosion of citizenship rights.
![U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during the Leaders Session at the Africa Leaders Summit on Dec. 15, 2022 in Washington, DC.]()
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during the Leaders Session at the Africa Leaders Summit on Dec. 15, 2022 in Washington, DC.
Are Autocratic Allies Damaging U.S. and EU Credibility?
From Equatorial Guinea’s leverage over Washington to Qatar’s scandal in Brussels, small resource-rich states are flexing their diplomatic muscle.
![A worker from Nepal looks out from the window of his room at a private camp housing foreign workers in Doha, on May 3, 2015.]()
A worker from Nepal looks out from the window of his room at a private camp housing foreign workers in Doha, on May 3, 2015.
Qatar’s World Cup Legacy Is Stranded Worker Widows
The World Cup is ending, but trouble is far from over for the families of guest workers.
![Fans hold a large banner featuring a Palestinian flag and the slogan "Free Palestine" in the stands.]()
Fans hold a large banner featuring a Palestinian flag and the slogan "Free Palestine" in the stands.
The Tragedy of Pro-Palestinian Activism at the World Cup
Protests at the World Cup are basically meaningless on the ground, where a conflict exists that has no solution.
![Workers are seen in Doha, Qatar.]()
Workers are seen in Doha, Qatar.
Will Qatar Always Be Rich?
Natural gas has made Doha wildly prosperous, but can it last in the era of climate change?
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Will Qatar Always Be Rich?
Plus: What does artificial intelligence mean for labor markets?
![Mehrdad Minavand of Iran in action during the World Cup first round match against the United States at the Stade Gerland in Lyon, France on June 21, 1998. Iran won the match 2-1.]()
Mehrdad Minavand of Iran in action during the World Cup first round match against the United States at the Stade Gerland in Lyon, France on June 21, 1998. Iran won the match 2-1.
A U.S.-Iranian Standoff at the World Cup—and Beyond
Off the playing field, Iran’s protests and ongoing uranium enrichment have heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
![A worker walks past FIFA World Cup banners outside the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.]()
A worker walks past FIFA World Cup banners outside the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Qatar Can’t Hide Its Abuses by Calling Criticism Racist
Migrant workers from South Asia and Africa have suffered for years under the Gulf nation’s kafala system. They deserve compensation for wage theft, injuries, and death.
![A view of the 974 Stadium, built out of shipping containers, which will host matches during the World Cup, in the Ras Abu Aboud district of the Qatari capital Doha on Oct. 20.]()
A view of the 974 Stadium, built out of shipping containers, which will host matches during the World Cup, in the Ras Abu Aboud district of the Qatari capital Doha on Oct. 20.
Don’t Ignore Qatar’s Progress on Labor
Critics of the World Cup host nation overlook the reforms the government has undertaken.
![A woman walks past a promotional installation for this year's World Cup soccer tournament, which is being held in Qatar, at a shopping mall in Beijing on Nov. 17.]()
A woman walks past a promotional installation for this year's World Cup soccer tournament, which is being held in Qatar, at a shopping mall in Beijing on Nov. 17.
Chinese Firms Are at the World Cup, but Not Chinese Fans
A soccer-loving nation is isolated from the global sport.
![Visitors take photos of the 2022 FIFA World Cup countdown clock in Doha, Qatar, on Oct. 30.]()
Visitors take photos of the 2022 FIFA World Cup countdown clock in Doha, Qatar, on Oct. 30.
World Cup Shows Need to Crack Down on Kim’s Labor Exploitation
Shipping workers abroad helps the North Korean leader evade sanctions and finance his nuclear weapons.
![The emblem of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is unveiled.]()
The emblem of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is unveiled.
How Qatar Can Save Its World Cup Legacy
Media liberalization would allow journalists to report on the country’s labor reforms from within rather than imposing a jaded narrative from without.
![U.S. Army troops from the 10th Mountain Division collect their duffels after returning from a nine-month deployment in Afghanistan to Fort Drum, New York, on Dec. 8, 2020.]()
U.S. Army troops from the 10th Mountain Division collect their duffels after returning from a nine-month deployment in Afghanistan to Fort Drum, New York, on Dec. 8, 2020.
What to Do With U.S. Forces in the Persian Gulf
As the United States leaves Afghanistan, the question of troops in the Middle East to support the Afghan mission looms large.
![Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Nayef Falah al-Hajraf, the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 5.]()
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Nayef Falah al-Hajraf, the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 5.
The Qatar Blockade Is Over, but the Gulf Crisis Lives On
Efforts at regional reconciliation have done nothing to address the core differences that divide Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.
![Palestinian men line up to receive Qatari cash aid outside the post office in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on March 31, 2020.]()
Palestinian men line up to receive Qatari cash aid outside the post office in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on March 31, 2020.
Qatar Is Using the Palestinians to Assert Its Regional Influence
It probably won’t work out well for either party.
![U.S. President-elect Joe Biden delivers a Thanksgiving address at the Queen Theatre in Wilmington, Delaware, on Nov. 25.]()
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden delivers a Thanksgiving address at the Queen Theatre in Wilmington, Delaware, on Nov. 25.
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Team Qatar Wanted Immigrant Players—Not Citizens
Athletes with “mission passports” are a symptom of the region’s erosion of citizenship rights.
Are Autocratic Allies Damaging U.S. and EU Credibility?
From Equatorial Guinea’s leverage over Washington to Qatar’s scandal in Brussels, small resource-rich states are flexing their diplomatic muscle.
Qatar’s World Cup Legacy Is Stranded Worker Widows
The World Cup is ending, but trouble is far from over for the families of guest workers.
The Tragedy of Pro-Palestinian Activism at the World Cup
Protests at the World Cup are basically meaningless on the ground, where a conflict exists that has no solution.
Will Qatar Always Be Rich?
Natural gas has made Doha wildly prosperous, but can it last in the era of climate change?
Will Qatar Always Be Rich?
Plus: What does artificial intelligence mean for labor markets?
A U.S.-Iranian Standoff at the World Cup—and Beyond
Off the playing field, Iran’s protests and ongoing uranium enrichment have heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Qatar Can’t Hide Its Abuses by Calling Criticism Racist
Migrant workers from South Asia and Africa have suffered for years under the Gulf nation’s kafala system. They deserve compensation for wage theft, injuries, and death.
Don’t Ignore Qatar’s Progress on Labor
Critics of the World Cup host nation overlook the reforms the government has undertaken.
Chinese Firms Are at the World Cup, but Not Chinese Fans
A soccer-loving nation is isolated from the global sport.
World Cup Shows Need to Crack Down on Kim’s Labor Exploitation
Shipping workers abroad helps the North Korean leader evade sanctions and finance his nuclear weapons.
How Qatar Can Save Its World Cup Legacy
Media liberalization would allow journalists to report on the country’s labor reforms from within rather than imposing a jaded narrative from without.
What to Do With U.S. Forces in the Persian Gulf
As the United States leaves Afghanistan, the question of troops in the Middle East to support the Afghan mission looms large.
The Qatar Blockade Is Over, but the Gulf Crisis Lives On
Efforts at regional reconciliation have done nothing to address the core differences that divide Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.
Qatar Is Using the Palestinians to Assert Its Regional Influence
It probably won’t work out well for either party.
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