Qatar : the practice of rented power

Author/Creator:

Galeeva, Diana, author

Publication/Creation:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2022

Format:

Book

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Full Title:

Qatar : the practice of rented power / Diana Galeeva

Series Titles:

Routledge studies in Middle Eastern politics ; 110
Routledge studies in Middle Eastern politics ; 110.

Subjects/Genre

Genre:

Electronic books

Subjects:

Regionalism--Qatar
Non-state actors (International relations)--Qatar
Patron and client--Qatar
Qatar--Foreign relations
Qatar--Politics and government

Description/Summary

Table of Contents:

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.

Bibliography:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Summary:

"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"--

Language:

English

Physical Type/Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 218 pages) : illustrations, map

Local Note:

Available to current Emory students, faculty and staff.

Biographical/Historical Note:

Diana Galeeva is Academic Visitor to St. Antony's College, University of Oxford

Additional Identifiers

Catalog ID (MMSID):

9938067624202486

ISBN:

9781003269045
1003269044
1000569985
9781000569940
1000569942
9781000569988

Other Identifiers:

doi: 10.4324/9781003269045