VOL. XXXVIII

NO. 40

3-JULY-1995

Qatar's New Ruler Consolidates His Power With Prompt Regional AndInternational Support

Considering the conflicts which have been simmering behind the scenes withinthe ruling circles of Qatar during the past few months, it did not come as anygreat surprise when on 27 June the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler, Shaikh Hamadibn Khalifah Al Thani, mounted a palace coup, declaring himself Emir (Ruler) inplace of his father, Shaikh Khalifah ibn Hamad Al Thani. There was no...