John McManus

John McManus is a British journalist and author specialising in the Middle East and Gulf region. His book Inside Qatar offers a revelatory look at one of the world's most influential and least understood countries, examining how this tiny Gulf state has used its vast natural gas wealth to punch far above its weight on the global stage. McManus draws on years of reporting experience and extensive access to explore Qatar's role in international diplomacy, sport, media, and geopolitics, including its controversial hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Available as an audiobook and in print, Inside Qatar is essential reading and listening for anyone seeking to understand the modern Middle East and the extraordinary ambitions of this small but powerful nation.