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Qatar's Multibillion-dollar World Cup Signifies Shifts in Wealth and Power
November 21, 2021

Sanam Vakil
James Anderson Adjunct Professor
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Professor Sanam Vakil commented on an article in The Guardian about Qatar's motives in hosting the 2022 World Cup. Vakil argues that the decision is part of a strategy to project relevance and power in the world in hope of ensuring security for Qatar.



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