How Qatar's careful plans for security failed | If You're Listening

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For decades now, the tiny gas-rich nation of Qatar has been surviving off the back of its international diplomacy - serving as the table where all can come to negotiate, from U.S. presidents to Saudi sultans to Taliban warlords. But now we’re in an era where international laws and diplomatic norms don’t carry the weight they used to, a world where conflict between major, minor, and middle powers is commonplace. As old alliances begin to fall apart, what does Qatar’s fate tell us about the world we’re living in now? Is the law of the jungle the only law left? Watch all episodes of If You're Listening - in our playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDTPrMoGHssAfgMMS3L5LpLNFMNp1U_Nq&si=8PbNZ381z7UkYtUJ Subscribe: https://ab.co/3yqPOZ5 Welcome to ABC News In-depth, where you'll find our long-form journalism and other videos to help you understand what's going on in the world around you. Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1 For more from ABC

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