Qatari ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has officially abdicated power in favor of his son Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
The 61-year-old emir, who had overthrown his father in a coup in 1995, handed over the power to his 33-year-old son on Tuesday after 18 years of ruling the... Show More >>Qatari ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has officially abdicated power in favor of his son Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
The 61-year-old emir, who had overthrown his father in a coup in 1995, handed over the power to his 33-year-old son on Tuesday after 18 years of ruling the country.
\"I announce handing the rule over to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani,\" Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani said in a televised speech.
On this edition of the show we ask about democracy in Qatar and what this power transfer means in terms of domestic and foreign policy.
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