Abstract
Qatar has recently become a regional power and an influential actor in international politics. Qatar has adopted a foreign policy of soft power, which played a prominent role in the rise of the international scene. On 5 June 2017, a diplomatic boycott crisis has erupted against Qatar. The Arab Quartet imposed a complete blockade on Qatar and stated 13 demands. The study explores Qatar’s soft power tools such as lobbying, international mediation, scholarships, foreign aids, Al Jazeera network, which has created a national brand for Qatar. With the non-coercive foreign policy, Qatar’s stance in regional politics has transformed from neutrality to influence. This study will investigate the underlying political, ideological, and strategical factors of the 2017 crisis that has manifested the power struggles in the Gulf, the role of Qatar's foreign policy of soft power in the context of the crisis. Finally, the study will analyze whether the current situation demonstrates transient appeasement or a permanent resolution.
Highlights
IntroductionQatar has emerged regionally in the nineties of the last represented the strategic pillar for building a high political century
The foreign policy of soft power hasQatar has emerged regionally in the nineties of the last represented the strategic pillar for building a high political century
The has been involved in international politics and regional events, state has benefited from a soft power strategy
Summary
Qatar has emerged regionally in the nineties of the last represented the strategic pillar for building a high political century For years before, it remained a shadow of Saudi profile. Two Natural gas reserves and economic wealth have been major notable marks coincided with the rise of the state, namely the supporters of the country's foreign policy. Emir Hamad set foreign policy priorities, which control and influence. On June 5, 2017, a diplomatic crisis has erupted, when conflicts, sometimes geographical and political, and sometimes Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt declared a over wealth and influence. In this sense, the small country on states issued a statement that included thirteen demands, such the geographical map has gained a noticeable influence on the as closing the Al-Jazeera channel, severing ties with Iran and map of international politics.
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