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Omar Abdelrahman

Omar Abdelrahman is a former Marcellus Policy Fellow at the John Quincy Adams Society. He holds a bachelor's degree in Government from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on Gulf security issues and the governance models employed by Islamist militant groups.

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Why Iran’s Attack on Qatar was a Strategic Mistake

Avatar photo by Omar Abdelrahman August 20, 2025July 26, 2025

By targeting Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Iran has undermined its reconciliation efforts with the Gulf and damaged its credibility.

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