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The power of attraction: Qatar's soft power as the means to regional and international prominence
Qatar's recent rise on the regional and international stage has been predicated by the efficacy of its soft power. This soft power has two, primary manifestations: political soft power and financial soft power. Within political soft power, there are three, further categorizations: the politics of me...
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| description | Qatar's recent rise on the regional and international stage has been predicated by the efficacy of its soft power. This soft power has two, primary manifestations: political soft power and financial soft power. Within political soft power, there are three, further categorizations: the politics of mediation, media and culture. Through shrewd leadership, understanding regional dynamics and seizing the current, propitious conditions for heightened influence, Qatar has been able to harness its soft power to project increased political leadership and economic strength. Methodologically, Qatar has navigated the confines and contours of domestic, regional and international spheres. As Joseph S. Nye, Jr.â s articulation of soft power and Bahgat Koranyâ s concept of intermestics suggest, the opportunities and constraints facing a small state like Qatar leave little room for maneuvering. Yet Qatar has been able to capitalize on its perceived neutrality as an honest broker and deftly negotiate through many channels and with multiple partners. The country has capably balanced financial and cultural soft power alongside two of its strongest regional competitors, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. However, though progress has been made, challenges remain on the horizon. The countryâ s ability to deliver in big events, such as the World Cup, and its capacity to balance Islamic values in a more-integrated world will augur well for sustained success. Moreover, the country faces an important choice between regional mediation and regional leadership because the two paths are ultimately incompatible. Nevertheless, Qatar can achieved continued success through itâ soft power and fulfill the vision of its anthem: an â epic full of glory and dignity.â |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-2587 The power of attraction: Qatar's soft power as the means to regional and international prominence Hawkins, Joseph Qatar's recent rise on the regional and international stage has been predicated by the efficacy of its soft power. This soft power has two, primary manifestations: political soft power and financial soft power. Within political soft power, there are three, further categorizations: the politics of mediation, media and culture. Through shrewd leadership, understanding regional dynamics and seizing the current, propitious conditions for heightened influence, Qatar has been able to harness its soft power to project increased political leadership and economic strength. Methodologically, Qatar has navigated the confines and contours of domestic, regional and international spheres. As Joseph S. Nye, Jr.â s articulation of soft power and Bahgat Koranyâ s concept of intermestics suggest, the opportunities and constraints facing a small state like Qatar leave little room for maneuvering. Yet Qatar has been able to capitalize on its perceived neutrality as an honest broker and deftly negotiate through many channels and with multiple partners. The country has capably balanced financial and cultural soft power alongside two of its strongest regional competitors, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. However, though progress has been made, challenges remain on the horizon. The countryâ s ability to deliver in big events, such as the World Cup, and its capacity to balance Islamic values in a more-integrated world will augur well for sustained success. Moreover, the country faces an important choice between regional mediation and regional leadership because the two paths are ultimately incompatible. Nevertheless, Qatar can achieved continued success through itâ soft power and fulfill the vision of its anthem: an â epic full of glory and dignity.â 2013-01-28T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/1551 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/2587/viewcontent/auto_convert.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. The author has granted the American University in Cairo or its agents a non-exclusive license to archive this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study, and to make it accessible, in whole or in part, in all forms of media, now or hereafter known. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Qatar Power (Social sciences) |
| spellingShingle | Qatar Power (Social sciences) Hawkins, Joseph The power of attraction: Qatar's soft power as the means to regional and international prominence |
| title | The power of attraction: Qatar's soft power as the means to regional and international prominence |
| title_full | The power of attraction: Qatar's soft power as the means to regional and international prominence |
| title_fullStr | The power of attraction: Qatar's soft power as the means to regional and international prominence |
| title_full_unstemmed | The power of attraction: Qatar's soft power as the means to regional and international prominence |
| title_short | The power of attraction: Qatar's soft power as the means to regional and international prominence |
| title_sort | power of attraction qatar s soft power as the means to regional and international prominence |
| topic | Qatar Power (Social sciences) |
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