Reinventing the Sheikhdom (e-bog) af Hedges, Matthew
Hedges, Matthew (forfatter)

Reinventing the Sheikhdom e-bog

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Though the Arab Spring has reverberated through the Middle East, largely leaving a path of destruction, the relative calm in the United Arab Emirates has offered a regional roadmap for stability. Domestic changes since 2000 have significantly altered the countrys dynamics, firmly cementing power within Abu Dhabi. While Khalifa bin Zayed succeeded his father as emir of Abu Dhabi and UAE presiden...
E-bog 196,23 DKK
Forfattere Hedges, Matthew (forfatter)
Udgivet 25 januar 2022
Længde 280 sider
Genrer Politics and government
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781787387720
Though the Arab Spring has reverberated through the Middle East, largely leaving a path of destruction, the relative calm in the United Arab Emirates has offered a regional roadmap for stability. Domestic changes since 2000 have significantly altered the countrys dynamics, firmly cementing power within Abu Dhabi. While Khalifa bin Zayed succeeded his father as emir of Abu Dhabi and UAE president in 2004, the Emirates evolution has largely been accredited to Abu Dhabis crown prince, Mohammed bin Zayed. His reign has been characterised by the rise of the security apparatus and a micromanaged approach to governance.Mohammed bin Zayeds strategy of fortification has focused on pre-empting threats from the UAEs native population, rather than from expatriates or foreign actors. As a result, he has consolidated power, distributing its administration among his tribal and kinship allies. In essence, Mohammed bin Zayed has driven modernisation in order to strengthen his grasp on power.This book explores Mohammed bin Zayeds regime security strategy, illustrating the network of alliances that seek to support his reign and that of his family. In an ever-turbulent region, the UAE remains critical to understanding the evolution of Middle Eastern authoritarian control.