As the global order shifts, Qatar and its Gulf allies assert their influence, challenging Europe’s waning dominance with unyielding resolve.

“In a world no longer shackled by the old European paradigm of dictating terms to the rest of the globe, Qatar’s Energy Minister, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, has delivered a message both clear and unapologetic: the era of one-sided dictates is over. Speaking to the Financial Times, Al-Kaabi’s declaration that Qatar would halt gas exports to Europe if penalized under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive signals more than a simple policy disagreement. It is a manifesto of sovereignty, a bold assertion of national interest, and a reflection of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) newfound confidence on the global stage.”

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