US breeds Qatar as Arab heavyweight

Russia is downgrading its relations with Qatar following an attack on its envoy in Doha. The assault is being linked to Moscow's criticism of Qatar's backing for the US position on the unrest in Syria. ­A little country with gigantic ambitions -- Qatar, with a population of less than two million people, has embarked on an aggressive plan to shape the Arab world. By playing in tune with Washington's policies in the region, Qatar has gained a diplomatic weight it never had before.

• 2011-12-06T18:12:42+00:00
• Duration: 03:23

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