December 1, 2025 | “What Qatar Says When It Thinks You Aren’t Listening” with Eitan Fischberger
Qatar’s actions abroad threaten U.S. interests. Duplicitous and manipulative, Doha operates as both arsonist and firefighter, fueling regional turmoil while positioning itself as an indispensable mediator. Information campaigning forms a key part of Qatar’s regional strategy. Its moralizing English-language messaging on the al-Jazeera satellite channel often differs starkly from the incendiary output delivered in Arabic by the same outlet. For the most part, Qatar manages to evade scrutiny and consequences for this modus operandi. What are the main components of Qatar’s messaging? What is the strategy that underpins Doha’s information campaign?
Eitan Fischberger is an Israel-based OSINT analyst and writer specializing in uncovering terror networks and foreign disinformation campaigns. His work has a particular focus on malign Qatari influence in the West. His writing has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, and other major outlets. Eitan studied counterterrorism and public diplomacy at Reichman University in Israel and earned his master’s degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Find him on X at @EFischberger and on Substack at Fisch Files.
