| ID | 155889 |
| Title Proper | Qatar and the UAE |
| Other Title Information | exploring divergent responses to the Arab spring |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Roberts, David B |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | During the Arab Spring, Qatar tended to support the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliates, while the United Arab Emirates opposed them. This article argues that, despite these states' ostensible similarities, their different political structures fostered contrasting experiences with an ascendant political Islam. Subsequently, the policies reflected each leader's approach to statecraft: Abu Dhabi crown prince Muhammad bin Zayid Al Nahyan, who steers Emirati foreign policy, reacted with a security-focused check on such groups, while the former Qatari emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani sought to build relations with them. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Journal Vol. 71, No.4; Autumn 2017: p.544-562 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Journal 2017-12 71, 4 |
| Key Words | Qatar ; UAE ; Arab Spring |