The Many Faces of National Security in the Arab World

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Two Gulf wars and the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict have highlighted the salience of military factors in the Middle East. This book argues, however, that many of the most serious 'security' challenges to Arab states and societies are rooted not in external military threats but in the imperatives of socio-economic development. Contributors examine the regional security environment; the social and political impact of regional militarization; and underdevelopment as a source of regional insecurity. Front Matter....Pages i-xxv The Analysis of National Security in the Arab Context: Restating the State of the Art....Pages 1-23 Front Matter....Pages 25-30 Unravelling the Concept: ‘National Security’ in the Third World....Pages 31-55 The Security Dilemma in the Middle East: A Prognosis for the Decade Ahead....Pages 56-75 Dilemmas of Security and Development in the Arab World: Aspects of the Linkage....Pages 76-90 Front Matter....Pages 91-99 Neglected Aspects of the Security Dilemma....Pages 100-126 Does Food Security Make a Difference? Algeria, Egypt and Turkey in Comparative Perspective....Pages 127-144 From the Mirage of Rent to the Burden of Debt: Adjustment and Insecurity in Arab Economies....Pages 145-168 National Integration and National Security: The Case of Yemen....Pages 169-184 Resources, Wealth and Security: The Case of Kuwait....Pages 185-204 Front Matter....Pages 205-213 Arab Military Industrialization: Security Incentives and Economic Impact....Pages 214-238 State-Building and the Military in Arab Africa....Pages 239-257 State and Society in the Arab World: Towards a New Role for the Security Services?....Pages 258-274 Conclusion: The Changing Regional Security Environment....Pages 275-302 Back Matter....Pages 303-322