Politics of Qatar

The political system of Qatar runs under an authoritarian[1][2] semi-constitutional monarchy with the emir as head of state and chief executive, and the prime minister as the head of government. Under the Constitution of Qatar, the partially-elected Consultative Assembly has a limited ability to reject legislation and dismiss ministers. The 2nd general election was held in 2021; political parties are banned and all candidates had to run as independents.

The current hereditary emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, runs the country in an autocratic manner and holds nearly all executive and legislative authority, as well as controlling the judiciary. He appoints the prime minister and cabinet. According to Freedom House, political rights in Qatar are severely limited.[3]

  1. ^ "The objections to Qatar hosting the World Cup reek of Eurocentrism". NBC News. In condemning Qatar, we should remember that the population of this authoritarian monarchy
  2. ^ "Political Stability: the Mysterious Case of Qatar". Middle East Political and Economic Institute. ; the Qatari state remains fundamentally autocratic
  3. ^ "Qatar: Freedom in the World 2020 Country Report". Freedom House. Retrieved 2021-04-06.

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