**It is the first time in past that NATO has engaged in the protection of a sports tournament. Moreover, partners outside the Alliance besides joined the cooperation. Support nearly 20 states, including but not limited to the usage of **armed forces**, CBRN defence activities, ** **counterintelligence protection, navy, air force, anti-drone systems, peculiar troops, counter-terror troops, cyber defence troops, and sharing of information regarding safety situations. Qatar is simply a major non-NATO ally for the US, and you get the impression of becoming a associate of the Alliance. **