The Doha deal: How Qatar purchased academic prestige

Neetu Arnold, a research fellow with the National Association of Scholars, commented on the lack of accountability for universities with campuses in Qatar. She stated that these institutions do not demand anything from Qatar besides financial support, allowing the nation to maintain its strict governance and traditional values without facing criticism.

The situation raises questions about the implications of academic partnerships with nations that have differing values regarding governance and personal freedoms, particularly in the context of Qatar's political system.