UID:
almahu_9949385629402882
Format:
1 online resource (xvi, 218 pages) :
,
illustrations, map.
ISBN:
9781003269045
,
1003269044
,
9781000569988
,
1000569985
,
9781000569940
,
1000569942
Series Statement:
Routledge studies in Middle Eastern politics ; 110
Content:
"This book explains the parameters of Qatar's political growth by developing an alternative theory of power - 'rented' power. The author demonstrates how Qatar's emergence as a regional power can be solely explained by its capacity as a gas-rich rentier state. By using Qatar as an empirical case study of the 'rented' power theory, readers will gain insight into Qatar's engagement with non-state actors (political Islam, tribes, media, sports, and others) to wield its power, allowing Qatar to 'rent' the well-established influence of non-state actors due to their transnational nature. The Qatari case demonstrates a state's ability to establish a patron-client relationship with non-state actors, overcoming limitations set by size or military strength to gain international influence. This book is accessible to a wide readership: it will be of interest of scholars, postgraduates, journalists, and policy experts, and a general audience whose interests include the politics of the Middle East and the GCC states particularly"--
Note:
Introduction of the concept of rented power -- Rented power : theoretical foundations -- Rented power in use : political Islam -- Rented power in use : tribalism -- Rented power in use : media -- Rented power in use : sports -- Concluding remarks on rented power.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Galeeva, Diana. Qatar London ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022 ISBN 9781032215792
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
DOI:
10.4324/9781003269045
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003269045
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