Russia–Qatar “Rapprochement”: A Tactical Move Driven by Geopolitical and Economic Concerns

Russia-Qatar bilateral relations have always been far from perfect. Ever since the Chechen ... ... more important development: the purchase of a 19.5% stake in the state-owned oil major Rosneft by the Qatar Investment Authority and Glencore. These events may appear to herald... ... emir visited Moscow. During the visit, the emir acknowledged Russia’s role in Middle Eastern politics and pushed for advanced economic cooperation. In return, Putin...