EO 14353

Assuring the Security of the State of Qatar

Foreign PolicyNational Security

Summary

This executive order establishes a U.S. security guarantee for Qatar, committing the United States to regard armed attacks on Qatar's territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure as threats to U.S. peace and security. The order directs the federal government to take diplomatic, economic, and if necessary military measures to defend Qatar and maintain joint contingency planning with Qatari officials.

Key Points

  • 1The United States commits to treating armed attacks on Qatar's territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure as threats to U.S. security interests
  • 2The Secretary of War, in coordination with the Secretary of State and Director of National Intelligence, shall maintain joint contingency planning with Qatar for rapid response to foreign aggression
  • 3The Secretary of State shall reaffirm this security assurance to Qatar and coordinate with allies to provide complementary support measures
  • 4Implementation is contingent on applicable law and availability of appropriations

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.