Qatar: The Practice of Rented Power

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,...

• 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"