Qatar - The Practice of Rented Power (Hardcover)

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, policy experts, and a general audience whose interests include the politics of the Middle East and the GCC states particularly

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Politics
Release date:	May 2022
First published:	2022
Authors:	Diana Galeeva
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	218
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-221579-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	1-03-221579-8
Barcode:	9781032215792

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