The Political Culture of Leadership in the United Arab Emirates [Paperback]

The book describes the impact of cultural perceptions on rulers' behaviors in the United Arab Emirates, once the Trucial States. Despite differences in size, economic resources, and external political pressures, the seven emirates' rulers utilized very similar cultural expectations to gain the support of others.The Economic and Political Context The Cultural Context Early Leaders of Abu Dhabi Zaid the Great and Consolidation of Abu Dhabi The Bani Sultan and the Transformation of Abu Dhabi The Maktums (Al Bu Falasa) and the Development of Dubai Sharja and Ras al Khaima During Early Qawasim Rule Sharja and Ras al Khaima Separate under Qawasim Rule Preserving Ajman Independence under Al Bu Khuraiban Um al Qaiwain's Survival under the Mualla The Sharkiyin and Pursuit of Fujairan Independence The Political Culture of Leadership

Rugh marches confidently through well-trodden historical sources and has produced a concise and focused narrative account for each of the ruling families of the seven emirates that will be greatly appreciated by those embarking on a study of the country. - International Journal Middle East Studies

Dr. Rugh s book fills a gap in the scholarship on the Gulf States by examining the cultural aspects of political leadership in the UAE. The uniquely personal governance in this region cannot be adequately described by the tools of comparative political systems. This book instead describes how the system really works, including the important role of local women and how marriage strategies cement family alliances. This is a key to at least a partial understanding of a fascinating political system that is racing into the 21st Century while holding on to familiar traditions. If only this book had been in my library when I was the US Ambassador to that country! - Ambassador David L. Mack, Acting President, Middle East Institute

Andrea B. Rugh s The Political Culture of Leadership in the United Arab Emirates will“ˆ