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Qatar : the practice of rented power

Galeeva, Diana, author

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\"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\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• Subject: Regionalism Qatar. / Non-state actors (International relations) Qatar. / Patron and client Qatar. / Diplomatic relations. / Non-state actors (International relations) / Patron and client. / Politics and government. / Regionalism. / Qatar Foreign relations. / Qatar Politics and government. / Qatar.
• ISBN: 9781032215792, 1032215798, 9781032215822, 1032215828

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
DS247.Q35 G35 2022	1	BOOK	GENERAL