Description
Book SynopsisAimed at undergraduate level courses, this brand-new textbook provides an overview of Middle Eastern politics, offering in-depth examination of the forces of stability, change, uncertainty, and progress in the region.
Table of Contents1. Turmoil and transition in the Middle East politics Part I. Historical and contemporary contexts 2. A modern history of the Middle East 3. The Arab-Israeli conflicts: causes and consequences 4. Nationalists vs. Islamists: the struggle for power 5. The Persian Gulf and global security Part II. Changing dynamics and evolving challenges 6. Beyond the Arab uprisings: democratic rollback? 7. The Internet: double-edged sword 8. Confronting terrorism and the Islamic State 9. New security issues: food, water, and labor emigration 10. The changing geopolitics of oil 11. US-Iran relations: the key to stability 12. New regional players: China, India, and Russia Part III. Prospects for the future 13. New paradigms and trends
