Chapter 2 documented multiple examples of Al Thani foreign policy strategies in pursuit of autonomy all prior to its independence in 1971. What contemporary political science regards as bandwagoning, balancing, and strategic hedging were all evident in Al Thani machinations of dealing with its neighbours, and the British, the great power of the region. Over the course of the century leading to independence, Qatar tentatively emerged as a political entity unto itself, and made inroads into its pursuit of autonomy from the Saudis, and as an identifiably unique political identity. The invitation of Muslim Brotherhood professionals into the civil service and education sectors for example eventually enabled Qatar to differentiate itself from the stricter Wahhabism of Saudi Arabia, and later Qatar as joined international organisations such as UNESCO, WHO and OPEC, this all demonstrated its autonomy as a political entity engaging internationally with requisite legitimacy. Notwithstanding, this chapter will elucidate the stark reality—that being that Qatar largely remained a political appendage to the Saudi Kingdom, even after independence.