Middle East politics for the new millennium : a constructivist approach / Louis A. Gordon and Ian Oxnevad.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gordon, Louis A., author.

Oxnevad, Ian, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diplomatic relations.

Politics and government.

International relations.

Middle East--Politics and government--21st century.

Africa, North--Politics and government--21st century.

Middle East--Foreign relations--21st century.

Africa, North--Foreign relations--21st century.

North Africa.

Middle East.

Physical Description:

ix, 245 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016]

Summary:

This book explores the domestic and international relations of countries in the Middle East and North Africa using the focus of ideas and repeat interactions employed by constructivism. This book incorporates rich history and analyses of political trends and figures of the region to develop a deeper understanding of Middle East politics.

Contents:

1 Introduction: The Constructivist Middle East 1

2 Where It All Begins: Egypt before and after the Arab Spring 19

3 Turkey and Iran: Two Forms of Influence on Islamic Government 35

4 The Maghreb: Interaction with the International System 63

5 Iraq: From the Past to the Present 91

6 Syria and Lebanon: The Alawis in Syria, and Maronites and Shi'as in Lebanon 107

7 Israel and the Palestinians 127

8 The Gulf Monarchies: Religiosity and Capitalism 155

9 Yemen 181

10 Conclusion 203.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-231) and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Gordon, Louis A., author Middle East politics for the new millennium?

ISBN:

9780739196977

0739196979

9780739196991

0739196995

OCLC:

962180161