Qatar

By Diana Galeeva

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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032215798
• ISBN13: 9781032215792
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"