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How Qatar became a key player in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan

From facilitating evacuations, hosting the US Afghanistan mission and mediating talks for years - Qatar has been playing a pivotal role in the US withdrawal from the 20-year conflict.

But how did the tiny Gulf nation become such an important player?
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