Contemporary Qatar
Examining State and Society
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Beschreibung
This book addresses critical topics and unanswered questions on the contemporary state of Qatar. Drawing together a unique combination of authors that have researched the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in general, and the state of Qatar specifically, each author provides an in-depth empirical analysis of Qatar’s current social, political, and economic landscape against a historically informed backdrop. Cognizant of its rapid state of flux, the contributors collectively provide a comprehensive overview of the intersection of these respective areas, delving into the historical creation of Qatar as a state, its politics and systems of governance, its economic strata and reliance on natural resources, its society and national identity, its new and thriving sports culture, and, most topically, matters of diplomacy, the 2017 blockade, and its armed forces. Owing to the contributors’ invaluable firsthand experience and knowledge of Qatar, this book provides valuable insights into this nation, at once old and new, and its intertwined trajectories in its socio-political and economic positionality within the region. This book is an invaluable resource for students and scholars researching the Middle East generally, and the Gulf, specifically, with interests in topics such as politics and international relations, political economy and foreign policy, development, sources of social change, societal activism, popular culture, and the various elements of identity.
This book addresses critical topics and unanswered questions on the contemporary state of Qatar. Drawing together a unique combination of authors that have researched the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in general, and the state of Qatar specifically, each author provides an in-depth empirical analysis of Qatar’s current social, political, and economic landscape against a historically-informed backdrop. Cognisant of its rapid state of flux, the contributors collectively provide a comprehensive overview of the intersection of these respective areas, delving into the historical creation of Qatar as a state, its politics and systems of governance, its economic strata and reliance on natural resources, its society and national identity, its new and thriving sports culture, and, most topically, matters of diplomacy, the 2017 blockade, and its armed forces. Owing to the contributors’ invaluable firsthand experience and knowledge of Qatar, this book will provide valuable insights into this nation, at once old and new, and its intertwined trajectories in its socio-political and economic positionality within the region. This book is an invaluable resource for students and scholars researching the Middle East generally, and the Gulf, specifically, with interests in topics such as politics and international relations, political economy and foreign policy, development, sources of social change, societal activism, popular culture, and the various elements of identity.
The first book to thoroughly study the complicated relationship between the Qatari state and the Qatari society whilst evolving into a contemporary patriarchal state The only book tackling eight different angels that fully cover politics, history, governance, diplomacy, culture, society, economics, sports, and blockade Brings together a group of renowned academics that either are from or have worked in the much-debated country of Qatar
Autor*in
Mahjoob Zweiri
Themen in »Contemporary Qatar«
Rentierism and Post Renstierism Constitutional Rights Legislative Elections Foreign Policy Discourse Political Interventionist Nature Knowledge Based Economics Economic Sustainability Welfare State National Identity Political Diplomacy Modern History Contemporary History State and Society Blockade Armed Forces
Stimmen zu »Contemporary Qatar«
"In the fourth volume of Springer’s Gulf Studies series, 14 contributors offer their research, knowledge, and personal expertise on contemporary Qatar. … Each chapter fits into one of three categories — politics, economics, or culture and society — and provides background and a new contribution to the existing literature. Meant for a diverse audience of students, academics, and experts, the chapters cover topics such as Qatari political participation, foreign policy, sports strategy, military self-sufficiency, and more. (DC)" (The Middle East Journal, Vol. 76 (1), 2022)
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