Al Jazeera and Soft Power: Qatar's Global Voice
Analysis of Al Jazeera's role as Qatar's principal soft power instrument: its origins, editorial impact, geopolitical consequences, controversies, and function as a strategic asset of the Qatari state.
Can Qatar Sustain the World's Highest GDP Per Capita?
Analysis of the sustainability of Qatar's position at or near the top of global GDP per capita rankings: the role of population dynamics, resource economics, measurement methodology, and long-term structural pressures.
Education City: Can You Build a Knowledge Economy From Scratch?
Analysis of Qatar Foundation's Education City experiment: hosting six international university campuses, investing in R&D, and attempting to build a knowledge economy in a single generation -- with an honest assessment of results.
From Gas State to Global Hub: Qatar's Diversification Story
Analysis of Qatar's economic diversification trajectory: progress in financial services, aviation, tourism, real estate, and education alongside the persistent structural challenge of moving beyond hydrocarbon revenues.
Al Jazeera
Encyclopedia entry on Al Jazeera — the Qatar-based international media network, its founding, reach, editorial influence, and role as an instrument of Qatari soft power.
Al Jazeera and Soft Power: Qatar's Global Voice
Analysis of Al Jazeera's role as Qatar's principal soft power instrument: its origins, editorial impact, geopolitical consequences, controversies, and function as a strategic asset of the Qatari state.
Al Khor: Gateway to Ras Laffan
A guide to Al Khor municipality, covering its location, connection to Ras Laffan Industrial City, residential development, and role in Qatar's energy economy.
Al Udeid Air Base
Encyclopedia entry on Al Udeid Air Base — the largest US military facility in the Middle East, located in Qatar, and its strategic significance in Gulf security.
Al Wakrah: Southern Qatar Municipality
A guide to Al Wakrah municipality, covering its location, heritage, infrastructure, residential market, Hamad International Airport, and role in Qatar's development.