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Middle East Politics And International Relations: Crisis Zone

By Shahram Akbarzadeh , Kylie Baxter

Book information

Publisher
Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group
Year
2018
ISBN
113805626X, 9781138056268, 1138056278, 9781138056275, 1351677152, 9781351677158, 1315165457, 9781315165455, 1351677160, 9781351677165, 1351677144, 9781351677141
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6244323 bytes)
Pages
238 Se\251
Time added
2020-01-26 16:34:39
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Description

The contemporary Middle East has been defined by political crises and conflict. The interplay of internal and external factors have set the region on a path of turmoil and crisis with devastating outcomes for its people. The absence of political accountability and representation, and policies pursued by the United States to keep US-friendly regimes in power have been two key factors that have contributed to the seemingly insoluble Middle East politics. This book provides a detailed exploration of the forces, internal and external, that have shaped today’s Middle East. The book follows a chronological order and provides context to major political milestones. Topics explored include: • Imperialism in the Middle East • The formation of the State of Israel • The Arab–Israeli wars • Palestinian politics and the failure of the ‘peace process’ • The Iranian Revolution and pan-Shi’ism • Superpowers in the Middle East • The US-led ‘War on Terror’ • The Arab uprisings • The Syrian War and the rise of the ‘Islamic State’ • US–Iran relations This study puts recent developments in historical context, and will serve as a core reference tool for students and researchers of Middle Eastern Politics and International Relations.

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