Handover of Power to a New Generation in Qatar
Briefing
28-06-2013
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa transformed his country into a bold and assertive presence on the world stage. He supported new Islamist forces in countries affected by the Arab Spring, but ensured continuity in the Gulf. The appointment of the new cabinet suggests a slightly more domestic orientation. The youthful ruler may coordinate more with regional partners, but will maintain an independent approach to international questions.
Briefing
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- Asia and Oceania
- cabinet reshuffle
- culture and religion
- domestic policy
- economic geography
- executive power and public service
- extra-European organisations
- foreign policy
- GEOGRAPHY
- government
- Gulf Cooperation Council
- head of State
- international affairs
- international affairs
- INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- international security
- Islam
- monocracy
- political framework
- political geography
- POLITICS
- politics and public safety
- Qatar
- regional security
- SOCIAL QUESTIONS