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Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar

AI Summary: This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States regarding the security of Qatar. This regulation establishes a formal U.S. policy commitment to guarantee the security and territorial integrity of Qatar against external attack. The Executive Order declares that any armed attack on Qatar will be considered a threat to U.S. peace and security, and commits the United States to take diplomatic, economic, and potentially military actions to defend Qatar's interests and restore peace and stability. The order requires the Secretary of War to maintain joint contingency planning with Qatar, directs the Secretary of State to reaffirm this security assurance to Qatar and coordinate with allies, and recognizes Qatar's role as a diplomatic mediator in regional and global conflicts. The document also includes standard legal provisions clarifying that the order does not create enforceable legal rights and must be implemented consistent with existing law and available appropriations.