A conversation with the Emir of Qatar

with Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
in Current Affairs
on Friday, September 28, 2007 * * * * *

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A conversation with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

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    1. stephe  06/08/2008 09:52 AM Report

      I call you lord sheikh hamad bin khalifa al thani,the lord choosen.

      keep doing your good work.

      thanks,

      stephen robinson

      south africa

      +27 839470181

    2. Arabgirl  06/07/2008 02:06 AM Report

      What a fat despot and I am an Arab! And I also would simply like to say to the gentleman below me: you cannot be serious. These countries would not survive a second without Western protection and support. These Gulf Arabs are considered the lowest of the low in the Arab World.

    3. Allan Ramesh  11/09/2007 02:03 PM Report

      Two points that are directly relevant to US policy struck me from this interview. First, he raises the point that any U.S. strike against Iran would further damage our reputation in the region and our relationship with friendly countries like Qatar. This warning was stated quietly but exceedingly clearly.

      The second point was towards the end of his discussion when he stated that his country continues to invest heavily in health, education, and infrastructure. The Bush administration seems to see little value investments in these areas. In the longer run, countries that have made these investments, from Norway to Singapore, are more secure and have brigther futures for all their citizens.

    4. IRAN, With Appreciation  10/01/2007 10:27 PM Report

      Dear Charlie: Your shows are outstanding; one hit after another. It is only your shows which present so many important guests to all, in the comfort of their own living room. Thanks.

      King of Qatar seems a great man; knowledgeable, understanding, down to earth, kind,���.

      This interview remind us of our own golden times of Pahlavi. And interviews in different categories.

      http://www.youtube.com/watchv=hQgZ3oLp_WY&mode=related&search=

      AND

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCUpcUVk2Nw

      AND, RECENTLY,

      http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=JvoFeLVD6lA

      (SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW)

    5. Chris Baker  10/01/2007 12:27 PM Report

      The Emir seems a very wise leader and it was great to have him on the program. He said anti-American sentiment was increasing in Iraq and that clearly worried him but Charlie as usual didn't pursue it. Our relations with Arabs everywhere in the Middle East remain very challenging and I wish Charlie would ask more about that with some of these Arab leaders.

      The Emir said he was most worried about Pakistan, and felt Iran could be managed - which was very interesting. Perhaps it's our easily-corrupted Congress demanding a partition of Iraq or more sanctions against Iran, but in the Arab world the dislike for Americans seems to remain enormous.

    6. Carol J  09/30/2007 03:05 PM Report

      Thank You Charlie, This gentleman and his country are most interesting and he sounded more sincere than others who have appeared this week. Also thank you for bringing these people to us. I have enjoyed all the conversations and was happy I could listen to this program on the internet. I will watch both interviews on PBS tomorrow (Monday).