At a time when Al-Qa'ida is threatening to send trained terrorists back from Iraq to their home countries, the issue of security has never been higher in Qatar.

The fortnightly Qatar Politics & Security reports provide analysis and commentary of the latest key news items (on intriguing Domestic News, strained Foreign Relations, plus the latest business news) as well as the important issue of Security for Foreign Personnel and Assets.

It also highlights the Flash Points to Monitor in the immediate future.