Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar
Orders United States Defense Commitment to Protect Qatar from Attacks
What it does
Agencies must implement a policy treating attacks on Qatar as threats and prepare diplomatic, economic, and, if necessary, military responses.
Real-world impact
- Requires joint contingency planning with Qatar for rapid response.
- Permits diplomatic, economic, and possible military action if Qatar is attacked.
- All federal departments must take steps to implement the order, subject to funding.
Topics
Summary
This order declares the United States will guarantee the security and territorial integrity of Qatar and will treat any armed attack on Qatar’s territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure as a threat to U.S. peace and security, responding with diplomatic, economic, and, if necessary, military measures.
The Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence must maintain joint contingency plans with Qatar. All executive departments must implement the order consistent with law and available appropriations, and the Secretary of State will coordinate with allies.
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