Introduction to International Politics

Foreign Event Analysis

Locale[]
Qatar
Title
Even the Small Can Make a Change
Summary
The tiny gas rich state of Qatar will hold parliamentary elections in 2013. Under the newly drafted constitution, 30 of the council’s members will be elected while 15 will be appointed. So far, elections have only consisted of municipal positions. Political parties are banned in Qatar. The emir of Qatar said “we all know that all these steps are necessary to build the modern state of Qatar."
Analysis
The tiny gas rich state of Qatar will hold parliamentary elections in 2013. Under the newly drafted constitution 30 of the council’s members will be elected while 15 will be appointed. So far elections have only consisted of municipal positions. Political parties are banned in Qatar. The emir of Qatar said “we all know that all these steps are necessary to build the modern state of Qatar.
Perspectivel
Liberal
In-Region URL
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/qatar/qatar-to-hold-parliamentary-elections-in-2013-1.921954
Out-of-Region URL
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15537725
Submitted
November 4, 2011 at 01:23 am