CIRS Special Issue of JAS: Qatar’s World Cup Goals
Journal of Arabian Studies, Volume 13, Issue 1 (2023)
The CIRS Special Issue of the Journal of Arabian Studies (JAS) on the goals and impact of Qatar’s World Cup outlines the aims of this new set of studies in the context of the existing literature on Qatar, small states in international politics, and the use of sports in development and soft power strategies. The issue explores the multifaceted implications of Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022, positioning it within the context of the country’s domestic development and global influence. The articles are grouped into three thematic rubrics, all relating directly or indirectly to the 2022 World Cup: Qatar’s foreign policy, including the impact of the 2017–2021 Gulf crisis and Qatar’s resilience in the face of challenges; the theme of Qatar’s soft power and branding efforts; and Qatar’s domestic politics and culture, including discussions on football fandom among citizens and migrant communities and Qatar’s alcohol policies during the World Cup.
To cite this publication: Danyel Reiche, guest ed., “Qatar’s World Cup Goals,” CIRS Special Issue of Journal of Arabian Studies 13, no. 1 (September 2023).