The Economic Statecraft of the Gulf Arab States : Deploying Aid, Investment and Development Across the MENAP

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the evolving landscape of international development finance with 'The Economic Statecraft of the Gulf Arab States'. This insightful book examines the strategic deployment of aid, investment, and development initiatives by Gulf Arab states across the MENAP region. It delves into the shift from traditional post-World War II economic models to the rise of South-South economic ties and state capitalism. Discover how countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar leverage development finance as a foreign policy tool to achieve domestic economic growth, consolidate wealth, and advance broader regional political objectives. Key aspects covered include: * New models of development finance and intervention * The role of state-led and state-owned enterprises * The ideological underpinnings of Gulf economic statecraft * Implications for regional political goals This comprehensive study offers a detailed analysis of the economic strategies shaping the Middle East, Horn of Africa, and West Asia, providing valuable insights for understanding contemporary global economics and politics. **Summary:** The Economic Statecraft of the Gulf Arab States by Karen Young, Paperback, English, 192 pages, ISBN 9780755646661.