Qatar is about the size of Connecticut, but its reach now extends to the heart of American power. With just over 3 million residents—most of them foreign workers—the gas-rich Gulf emirate has outstripped its physical limits to become one of the most influential foreign players in geopolitics. Fueled by immense wealth and a willingness to engage with adversaries others avoid, Qatar has positioned itself not just as a mediator in Middle East conflicts but as an outside power broker in Trump-era