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Soft Power and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Article)
A growing body of literature recognizes the significance of soft power in Qatar's foreign policy. There is, however, limited research on the long-term impact that occurs from the over-dependency on the soft power. The ...
The 2022 World Cup and the Post-Colonial Narrative Examined
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2022 , Conference Paper)
This paper seeks to examine the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the Post-Colonial narratives associated with Qatar's attempt at identifying itself out of the frame of modernity set by the West. Sports diplomacy is the device ...
The World Cup and Human Rights in Qatar: A Catalyst for Change?
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Gulf Studies center - College of Arts & Sciences - Qatar University
, 2022 , Conference Paper)
Hosting massive sporting events like the World Cup is a massive accomplishment for a state like Qatar. Regardless of the economic benefits, it forces Qatar to create infrastructure and improve the nation's landscape, but ...