What If Qatar Was The Strongest Country In The World Since The 1950s?

If Qatar had been the strongest country in the world since the 1950s but had kept itself hidden until it decided to attack the US, it would have been a very frightening and uncertain situation for the US and the rest of the world. The US would likely have been unprepared for an attack from Qatar and would have had to scramble to come up with a response. Qatar would likely have had the advantage of surprise, but it would also have put itself in a vulnerable position in the face of US retaliation. The US would have likely used diplomatic, economic and military measures to respond to the attack, potentially leading to a full-scale conflict. If Qatar had managed to maintain its secrecy and gain the upper hand in the conflict, the consequences could have been severe.