The new film “Blood Money” deals with how the tiny Gulf Emirate of Qatar funds lobbyists, media outlets, think tanks to advance its agenda in Washington at the expense of the US and our allies. It explains, through this case study, how the foreign influence game works inside the Beltway. It also deals with a subject that’s particularly close to my heart, the emergence of a new, anti-Islamist Middle East and how it came about. I am featured in the film, alongside my old colleague, Dr. J Michael Waller, a professor of political warfare and one of the nation’s experts in information and influence operations. The finished product is remarkably well-made, fast-paced and is guaranteed to be provocative. Watch it below.
BLOOD MONEY: How Qatar Bought Off the Entire DC Establishment
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Qatar has spent an untold amount of money in DC funding media operations, hiring lobbyists, and influencing how Beltway elites see the world. Watch me discuss it in @Cernovich‘s BLOOD MONEY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFimy3QXqSc …
BLOOD MONEY: How Qatar Bought Off the Entire DC Establishment
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Qatar was paying Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood and shameful US lobbyist @nickmuzin at the same time. He helped them lie to the pro-Israel community. Here’s the story, from BLOOD MONEY. Watch it all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFimy3QXqSc …
Since 2017, at the Security Studies Group, we have covered Qatar, its dispute with its regional neighbors, and the implications for US national interests and that of our allies. Below is a sampling of some of our research in this area, with a special focus on information warfare.
David Reaboi: “Why Should We Care About Qatar’s Influence?” Arguably, there’s not another country that’s even half as aggressive in the foreign influence game as Qatar. Americans should be aware of its dangerous information and influence efforts.
“Qatar: US Ally or Global Menace? Conference Transcript” Security Studies Group was proud to co-sponsor and participate in a Middle East Forum conference, “Qatar: U.S. Ally or Global Menace,” in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 6, 2019.
Brad Patty: “The Role of Fomenting Revolutions in Qatari Grand Strategy” The reason Qatar supports Islamist movements that threaten regimes like their own is that they have much more to fear from the righteous anger of their slaves.
Brad Patty & Nick Short: “Khashoggi Case- Analysis of an Information Operation” The killing of Qatari asset Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey caught the attention of the entire world for an extended period of time, much longer than the news of one murder would normally do. Security Studies Group decided to examine why.
Jim Hanson: “Is Qatar really an ally?” Secretary of State Pompeo just returned from a trip across the Middle East and one of his stops was in Qatar. He announced a number of initiatives including an expansion of al-Ubeid Air Base where the US has a major contingent. What was not mentioned was Qatar’s continued support for terrorism or its many other malign activities throughout the region or their effects on the US and our interests.
David Reaboi: “Khashoggi: Qatari Asset in Life; Qatari Asset in Death” Thanks to the Washington Post, we now know that Jamal Khashoggi was never a journalist; he was a highly-partisan operative who worked with a handler to publish propaganda at the behest of Qatar. He was, in other words, an agent of influence.
Brad Patty: “Qatar’s Role in the Current Middle East Crisis” A ‘charm offensive’ is bearing fruit, but to satisfy America’s allies Qatar will have to stop playing both sides between Iran and the West.
Angelo Codevilla: “For Years, Qatar Has Been Corrupting the National Security Deep State” The Muslim Brotherhood’s ideas and the Qatari state’s money have encouraged the professors, think-tankers and bureaucrats of America’s National Security State to indulge their own prejudices.
Brad Patty: “Qatar Crisis: The Importance of Strong Criticism versus Terror Financing” There will be costs associated with the decision to push Qatar on this, but there are costs to turning a blind eye to terror financing too. During the Obama administration, the president’s calculation went the other way.
About The Author
David Reaboi
David has spent the last decade as consultant in national security and political warfare. He works at the intersection of communications and policy, specializing in Sunni Islamist movements. He received a BA from George Washington University in International Affairs, with a concentration in the history of the Cold War. He is a Claremont Fellow, His work has received formal commendations from the 30th Heavy Brigade, the 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, the 3rd Infantry Division and the 1st Cavalry Division. Dr. Patty holds his PhD in Philosophy ….