Buch, Englisch, 290 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 506 g
Reihe: Contemporary Gulf Studies
An in-depth Study of Qatar
Buch, Englisch, 290 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 506 g
Reihe: Contemporary Gulf Studies
ISBN: 978-981-969996-4
Verlag: Springer
This book explores how small states can wield significant influence in international relations through strategic diplomacy and smart power. It challenges the traditional perception of small states as passive or powerless, offering a compelling case for their agency in global affairs. The chapters examine how Qatar combines mediation, alliance-building, and selective deterrence to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. Drawing on real-world cases, including Qatar’s role in international negotiations and conflict resolution, it demonstrates how small states can shape regional and global outcomes. It critically engages with dominant international relations theories, highlights the limitations of Eurocentric narratives, and offers an alternative lens for understanding global power dynamics. This accessible and timely study is essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in foreign policy, Gulf politics, or small-state diplomacy. It reveals how smart power strategies redefine the possibilities available to smaller nations in today’s multipolar world.
Zielgruppe
Research
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Globalisierung, Transformationsprozesse
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen Diplomatie
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
Weitere Infos & Material
Chapter 1: Uncovering Small States’ Intelligence: An Overview of Qatar’s Strategic Potential.- Chapter 2: Redefining Power: The Tactics and Strategies of Small States in an Anarchical System.- Chapter 3: Historical Background: Analysing the Shift from Soft Power to Smart Power.- Chapter 4: Qatar’s Mediation Toolbox: Unveiling the Smart Power Strategies.- Chapter 5: Alliances Building. Navigating Qatar’s Strategic Shared Interests.- Chapter 6: Conflict Deterrence as a Smart Power State Strategy.- Chapter 7: The Art of Smart Power: Lessons for Policymakers from Qatar's Experience.
