Why Trump’s Executive Order on Qatar Marks a Historic Shift (Mona Yacoubian – CSIS)

On September 29, President Trump signed an executive order entitled “Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar” that recognizes the “enduring alliance” between the United States and Qatar and provides Qatar an explicit security guarantee in the event of “external attack.” The executive order states, “the United States shall take all lawful and appropriate measures—including diplomatic, economic, and, if necessary, military—to defend the interests of the United States and the State of Qatar and to restore peace and stability.”

Why Trump’s Executive Order on Qatar Marks a Historic Shift