Qatar's multifaceted humanitarian role in Afghanistan since August 2021

<h3>Motivation</h3><p dir="ltr">Qatar's humanitarian role in Afghanistan, a less‐explored example of a non‐traditional actor, is crucial in understanding international responses to geopolitical crises. Examining Qatar's involvement provides insights into the com...

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Main Author: Sansom Milton (14158890) (author)
Other Authors: Ghassan Elkahlout (17906894) (author)
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Development studies
Political science
Afghanistan
humanitarian action
humanitarian assistance
humanitarian diplomacy
Qatar
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description <h3>Motivation</h3><p dir="ltr">Qatar's humanitarian role in Afghanistan, a less‐explored example of a non‐traditional actor, is crucial in understanding international responses to geopolitical crises. Examining Qatar's involvement provides insights into the complex dynamics of humanitarian assistance, diplomatic efforts, and post‐crisis challenges.</p><h3>Purpose</h3><p dir="ltr">The study examines Qatar's multifaceted role in Afghanistan since 2021, highlighting its impact as a non‐traditional actor in complex humanitarian operations and diplomacy.</p><h3>Approach and methods</h3><p dir="ltr">The research combines a desk review of online sources, academic literature, reports, non‐governmental organization documents, and media articles with first‐hand observations and informal stakeholder interviews. It also analyses international aid statistics from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' Financial Tracking Service and the Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development's Development Assistance Committee.</p><h3>Findings</h3><p dir="ltr">Qatar emerged as a key humanitarian player in Afghanistan, adopting a whole‐of‐society approach. Its efforts encompassed emergency relief, evacuations, educational support, and humanitarian diplomacy, effectively bridging the Taliban with international actors after the takeover.</p><h3>Policy implications</h3><p dir="ltr">This research highlights the impactful role of non‐traditional donors, as seen with Qatar in Afghanistan, emphasizing their potential in complex humanitarian scenarios. The study advocates recognizing and leveraging the unique capabilities of smaller states and non‐traditional actors in humanitarian responses, promoting capacity building to harness their institutional agility and societal resources effectively.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Development Policy Review<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12793" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12793</a></p>
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spelling Qatar's multifaceted humanitarian role in Afghanistan since August 2021Sansom Milton (14158890)Ghassan Elkahlout (17906894)Human societyDevelopment studiesPolitical scienceAfghanistanhumanitarian actionhumanitarian assistancehumanitarian diplomacyQatar<h3>Motivation</h3><p dir="ltr">Qatar's humanitarian role in Afghanistan, a less‐explored example of a non‐traditional actor, is crucial in understanding international responses to geopolitical crises. Examining Qatar's involvement provides insights into the complex dynamics of humanitarian assistance, diplomatic efforts, and post‐crisis challenges.</p><h3>Purpose</h3><p dir="ltr">The study examines Qatar's multifaceted role in Afghanistan since 2021, highlighting its impact as a non‐traditional actor in complex humanitarian operations and diplomacy.</p><h3>Approach and methods</h3><p dir="ltr">The research combines a desk review of online sources, academic literature, reports, non‐governmental organization documents, and media articles with first‐hand observations and informal stakeholder interviews. It also analyses international aid statistics from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' Financial Tracking Service and the Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development's Development Assistance Committee.</p><h3>Findings</h3><p dir="ltr">Qatar emerged as a key humanitarian player in Afghanistan, adopting a whole‐of‐society approach. Its efforts encompassed emergency relief, evacuations, educational support, and humanitarian diplomacy, effectively bridging the Taliban with international actors after the takeover.</p><h3>Policy implications</h3><p dir="ltr">This research highlights the impactful role of non‐traditional donors, as seen with Qatar in Afghanistan, emphasizing their potential in complex humanitarian scenarios. The study advocates recognizing and leveraging the unique capabilities of smaller states and non‐traditional actors in humanitarian responses, promoting capacity building to harness their institutional agility and societal resources effectively.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Development Policy Review<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12793" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dpr.12793</a></p>2024-07-08T03:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1111/dpr.12793https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Qatar_s_multifaceted_humanitarian_role_in_Afghanistan_since_August_2021/30095416CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/300954162024-07-08T03:00:00Z
spellingShingle Qatar's multifaceted humanitarian role in Afghanistan since August 2021
Sansom Milton (14158890)
Human society
Development studies
Political science
Afghanistan
humanitarian action
humanitarian assistance
humanitarian diplomacy
Qatar
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title Qatar's multifaceted humanitarian role in Afghanistan since August 2021
title_full Qatar's multifaceted humanitarian role in Afghanistan since August 2021
title_fullStr Qatar's multifaceted humanitarian role in Afghanistan since August 2021
title_full_unstemmed Qatar's multifaceted humanitarian role in Afghanistan since August 2021
title_short Qatar's multifaceted humanitarian role in Afghanistan since August 2021
title_sort Qatar's multifaceted humanitarian role in Afghanistan since August 2021
topic Human society
Development studies
Political science
Afghanistan
humanitarian action
humanitarian assistance
humanitarian diplomacy
Qatar