Did the United States Just Commit to Defending Qatar?

Extended deterrence continues to be a hot topic in 2025.

Extended deterrence and alliances are sure is hot in 2025. Between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, anxiety about U.S. alliances, Franco-British innovation, and more, there’s a lot to talk about.

Add this bizarre September 29, 2025, U.S. executive order to the list.

Titled “Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar” (you read that right), the order includes t…