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Radha Stirling in Modern Diplomacy
Protest emerges as a mixed blessing for World Cup host Qatar
29th of November 2022 by James M Dorsey
Protest on the soccer pitch has proven to be a mixed blessing for World Cup host Qatar, exposing double standards in the Gulf state’s position as well as that of its critics.
Qatari investments include London’s landmark Harrods department store; The Shard, an iconic 72-storey skyscraper; and Canary Wharf, part of the city’s central business district. Qatar also owns Chelsea Barracks, the Savoy and Grosvenor House hotels, 22 per cent of Sainsbury’s supermarkets, six per cent of Barclays bank, and 20 per cent of Heathrow airport.
“Countries like…Qatar…view their investments as strategic bribes to mute criticism and resist reforms,” said Radha Stirling, a London-based lawyer who represents expatriates in the Gulf
The 2022 World Cup: Qatar’s Make-or-Break Moment.
20th of October 2022 by James M. Dorseny
The final run-up to the 2022 World Cup and the tournament’s management is make-it-or-break-it time for Qatar.