“A timely and important contribution.” —Rob Geist Pinfold, Global Policy Journal

"This work is important, covers policy as well as various theories that explain and justify those policies, and could be applied with utility to other regions of the world." —David B. Des Roches, Middle East Journal

"In this timely and engaging book, Soubrier provides a clear-eyed perspective on the fraternal but prickly relations between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates." —Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs

"A rich and compelling comparative analysis of the UAE and Qatar's divergent but similar trajectories." —Marc Lynch, George Washington University

In the years following the turmoil of the Arab Spring, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates jockeyed for power, becoming significant forces—and rivals—in regional politics. Emma Soubrier unpacks the nuts and bolts of these two small states' rise to prominence, exploring how their diverging foreign and security policies have enabled both of them to become power players in the Middle East and beyond.

CONTENTS: Qatar and the UAE: Two Rival Prince-States.Facing Multifaceted Security Dilemmas.Seeking Autonomy.Achieving Power in a Shifting Global Arena.Benefiting from Regional Turmoil.Intensifying Conflicting Policies.Gearing Up for the Challenges of the Future.