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Qatar influence operations in the U.S.

Qatar's alleged influence operations in the U.S. through lobbying contracts and payments to U.S. political figures

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Jan 18, 2026
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How much has Qatar spent on U.S. lobbying, investments and influence efforts since 2017?

Qatar’s documented U.S. spending since 2017 on registered lobbying, public relations and similar paid influence work is reported in major accounts as lying broadly between roughly $225 million and $25...

Jan 21, 2026

Which banks and jurisdictions have historically been used to hold contested state proceeds, and why is Qatar used as an intermediary?

have in recent practice been parked in large, state-linked commercial banks and financial centers that offer liquidity, political backing, and specialised legal frameworks; in the case the key players...