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Over the last decade, the little Persian Gulf emirate of Qatar has become a household name. An important reason for its prominence is its interventionism during the Arab Spring. It was at the forefront of, among others, the rebellions against Muammar Gaddafi in Libya, Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, and Bashar al-Assad in Syria. This high level of activism warrants a closer look. How can such a small state become so influential? This book provides a deep-dive into small state theory and shows the decisive features of Qatari foreign policy. It is for these unique characteristics that the emirate manages to punch above its weight.

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Gunaseelan, Praveen
Praveen Gunaseelan has gained his deep knowledge of international relations with a focus on security studies at the University of St. Gallen, at the Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, as well as at St. Petersbug State University. He has worked for the Swiss government, at the United Nations and at various NGOs.

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