Focussing on Sheikh Zayed,the founder of the United Arab Emirates,this paper examines the way norm entrepreneurship functions in nation-building.As an effectual norm entrepreneur who championed certain transformative ...Focussing on Sheikh Zayed,the founder of the United Arab Emirates,this paper examines the way norm entrepreneurship functions in nation-building.As an effectual norm entrepreneur who championed certain transformative nation-building norms,Sheikh Zayed transformed the UAE into a modern state without sacrificing its traditional identity.Politically,these norms include the adoption of federalism as a governing mechanism,his practice of consultative and consensus governance,adherence to an unwritten social contract between rulers and citizens,and the promotion of philanthropy as a tool of foreign policy.Socially,Sheikh Zayed promoted tolerance,empowered women,and provided a safety net for the vulnerable.Economically,his economic philosophy was pragmatic and effectively distributed wealth,set up a sovereign fund,diversified the economy,invested in economic and social infrastructure,and pursued environmental conservation.展开更多
文摘Focussing on Sheikh Zayed,the founder of the United Arab Emirates,this paper examines the way norm entrepreneurship functions in nation-building.As an effectual norm entrepreneur who championed certain transformative nation-building norms,Sheikh Zayed transformed the UAE into a modern state without sacrificing its traditional identity.Politically,these norms include the adoption of federalism as a governing mechanism,his practice of consultative and consensus governance,adherence to an unwritten social contract between rulers and citizens,and the promotion of philanthropy as a tool of foreign policy.Socially,Sheikh Zayed promoted tolerance,empowered women,and provided a safety net for the vulnerable.Economically,his economic philosophy was pragmatic and effectively distributed wealth,set up a sovereign fund,diversified the economy,invested in economic and social infrastructure,and pursued environmental conservation.
