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A Realistic Account of Power, Choice, and Survival in the Middle East
In a region long defined by revolution, collapse, and cycles of upheaval, Dubai stands apart.
It did not rise through dramatic regime change. It was not swept away by ideological fervor. Nor did it lose control in the intoxication of natural wealth. Instead, over more than a century, it built order slowly, almost deliberately accumulating trust, discipline, and global connectivity in one of the most volatile geopolitical environments in the world.The Price of Utopia is not a celebration of miracle growth. It is a study of cost.
What does a city relinquish when it chooses stability over revolution, order over emotional mobilization, long-term governance over short-term applause? What must it endure to survive without surrendering to chaos?
Tracing Dubai's development alongside the life and leadership of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this book moves from desert settlements and trading ports to negotiation tables and international stages. It presents a rare governance model in the Middle East, which avoids populist agitation, resists the manufacture of enemies, and refuses to trade violence for loyalty. Instead, it relies on institutional discipline, patience, and pragmatic realism.
Here, "utopia" does not mean perfection. It means sustained restraint: limiting power, delaying gratification, accepting criticism, and rejecting shortcuts even when they are tempting.
This is not a hymn to a city.
It is a case study in choice, power, and the fragile boundaries of civilization.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. A Realistic Account of Power, Choice, and Survival in the Middle EastIn a region long defined by revolution, collapse, and cycles of upheaval, Dubai stands apart.It did not rise through dramatic regime change. It was not swept away by ideological fervor. Nor did it lose control in the intoxication of natural wealth. Instead, over more than a century, it built order slowly, almost deliberately accumulating trust, discipline, and global connectivity in one of the most volatile geopolitical environments in the world.The Price of Utopia is not a celebration of miracle growth. It is a study of cost.What does a city relinquish when it chooses stability over revolution, order over emotional mobilization, long-term governance over short-term applause? What must it endure to survive without surrendering to chaos?Tracing Dubai's development alongside the life and leadership of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this book moves from desert settlements and trading ports to negotiation tables and international stages. It presents a rare governance model in the Middle East, which avoids populist agitation, resists the manufacture of enemies, and refuses to trade violence for loyalty. Instead, it relies on institutional discipline, patience, and pragmatic realism.Here, "utopia" does not mean perfection. It means sustained restraint: limiting power, delaying gratification, accepting criticism, and rejecting shortcuts even when they are tempting.This is not a hymn to a city.It is a case study in choice, power, and the fragile boundaries of civilization. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798251636024
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. A Realistic Account of Power, Choice, and Survival in the Middle EastIn a region long defined by revolution, collapse, and cycles of upheaval, Dubai stands apart.It did not rise through dramatic regime change. It was not swept away by ideological fervor. Nor did it lose control in the intoxication of natural wealth. Instead, over more than a century, it built order slowly, almost deliberately accumulating trust, discipline, and global connectivity in one of the most volatile geopolitical environments in the world.The Price of Utopia is not a celebration of miracle growth. It is a study of cost.What does a city relinquish when it chooses stability over revolution, order over emotional mobilization, long-term governance over short-term applause? What must it endure to survive without surrendering to chaos?Tracing Dubai's development alongside the life and leadership of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this book moves from desert settlements and trading ports to negotiation tables and international stages. It presents a rare governance model in the Middle East, which avoids populist agitation, resists the manufacture of enemies, and refuses to trade violence for loyalty. Instead, it relies on institutional discipline, patience, and pragmatic realism.Here, "utopia" does not mean perfection. It means sustained restraint: limiting power, delaying gratification, accepting criticism, and rejecting shortcuts even when they are tempting.This is not a hymn to a city.It is a case study in choice, power, and the fragile boundaries of civilization. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798251636024
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