[Zebrabitch]

yes I think this is very much the case.

I think it may also be the case that al-Jazeera is a reflection of the liberal views and ideology of Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Ever since he overthrew his more conservative father Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani he has been using his power to liberalize Qatar, but what he fails to realize is that the liberalization of his country may well eventually lead to his liberal people getting rid of him and his family, because as liberals they are more likely to prefer a more 'modern' model of government.

My understanding is that the Qatari government operates with a policy of non-interference. So I doubt it has something tto do with the kings own agenda. It needs to be seen who sets the ideological biases of al jazeera or are they purely non-ideological welcoming all kinds of stories.

I also disagree with your last point. Your implying that a king who is power hungry would be better than one that is not.

Salam