International Studies Journal (ISJ)

International Studies Journal (ISJ)

The Impact of Trade on Security : A Case Study of Qatar (2008-2020)

Document Type : Original Article from Result of Thesis

Authors
Madjidreza Momeni 1
Hoda Yousefi Najafabadi 2
1 Associated Prof. at International Relations Dep., Allameh Tabatabae'i University
2 MA. Student of International Relations in Allame Tabataba'i University
10.22034/isj.2023.389897.1988
Abstract
The relationship between trade and security is a concern for many international relations researchers, and numerous studies have been conducted on the mutual or separate effects of these two concepts on each other. However, this gap is still clearly visible in the case of Qatar. Therefore, the authors are looking to investigate this issue and answer the question "What impact have Qatar's trade actions had on its security from 2008 to 2020?" The research method is qualitative, using the sampling technique and explanatory approach to examine the causal effects of the variables under investigation. Data was collected through library-documentary methods and primary sources such as documents, reports, books, articles, and websites. Overall, the general aim of this research is to examine the impact of trade on the security of countries (a case study of Qatar). The theoretical framework of mutual dependence, which is one of the intellectual strands of liberalism, is used to clarify the subject. The overall results show that a significant portion of Qatar's current security has been achieved through reliance on the idea of mutual dependence and long-term development policies, as well as finding powerful political, economic, and cultural partners, and through economic diversification, which has led to military empowerment, economic stability and relative prosperity, and human and social development.
Keywords
Trade
Security
Interdependence
Economy
Cooperation
Qatar

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