The Role of Norm Entrepreneurship in Nation-Building:Sheikh Zayed of the United Arab Emirates  

作　　者：Osman Antwi-Boateng 

机构地区：[1]Department of Government&Society,United Arab Emirates University,Al Ain,UAE

出　　处：《Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies》2020年第2期268-287,共20页亚洲中东与伊斯兰研究（英文）

摘　　要：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.

关 键 词：United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayed CONSTRUCTIVISM norm entrepreneur NATION-BUILDING 

分 类 号：O17[理学—数学]