Qatar: Emir Tamim’s visit Paris and Rafalenote

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani is still due in Paris next week to meet with French President François Hollande and Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. The following 496-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what about the position in Qatar on the eve of Emir’s visit, notably on what concerns a deal for the Rafale aircraft. [Partly reproduced in Tactical Weekly (Issue No 21/25 – June 20, 2014)]