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Background
The State of Qatar is a tribal monarchy run by successive generations of the al-Thani family. The emir, who presides over the Gulf nation, is both head of state and commander in chief of the armed forces. Historically, the emir has wielded absolute personal, political, and military authority.
Political and Security Environment
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Executive: A Family Affair. The head of government is the prime minister, who is appointed by the monarch. The al-Thani family holds all key Cabinet posts in Qatar, including those...
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