The Gulf states and the Horn of Africa : interests, influences and instability / edited by Robert Mason and Simon Mabon.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mason, Robert, 1979- editor.

Mabon, Simon, editor.

Series:

Identities and geopolitics in the Middle East.

Identities and geopolitics in the Middle East

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations.

Persian Gulf States--Foreign relations--Horn of Africa.

Persian Gulf States.

Horn of Africa--Foreign relations--Persian Gulf States.

Horn of Africa.

Persian Gulf States--Politics and government.

Horn of Africa--Politics and government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 306 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2022.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This volume explores the complex nature of interactions between states in the Persian Gulf and their counterparts in the Horn of Africa. Focusing on the nature of interregional connections between the Gulf and the Horn; it explores the multifaceted nature of relations between two increasingly important subregions. Bringing together scholars focusing on both regions; the book offers a rigorous analysis of the changing nature of relations between the different subregions and also the complexity of competition within each subregion. Considering strategic competition between Saudi Arabia and Iran; along with international engagement such as joint anti-piracy operations; counterterrorism cooperation; shipping routes; and economic development; the volume provides valuable insight into the strategic importance of these interactions.Drawing on a range of subject expertise and field research across case study countries; the volume adds to the sparse literature on the regional and international politics of the Horn of Africa and Red Sea; gleaning specific insights through contemporary reflections across the book.

Contents:

Introduction / Robert Mason

Part I: The view from the Gulf

1 Patterns of External Involvement in the Modern Political History of the Horn of Africa States / Brendon J. Cannon and Ash Rossiter

2 Pushing the Envelope of National Security and State Influence at the Margins: Saudi and Iranian Competition in the Horn of Africa / Robert Mason

3 Iran's Foreign Policy and Developmental Activities in Africa: Between Expansionist Ambitions and Hegemonic Constraints / Eric Lob

4 Extended States: The Politics and Purpose of UAE Economic Statecraft in the Horn of Africa / Karen E. Young and Taimur Khan

5 The Turkey-Qatar Alliance: Through the Gulf and Into the Horn of Africa / Marwa Maziad

6 Inter-Regional Embedded Security Model: Turkish and Emirati Engagement in the Horn of Africa / Umer Karim

7 Strategic Geography in Jeopardy: Qatar-Gulf Crisis and the Horn of Africa / Abdinor Dahir

8 Kuwait's Foreign Relations with East Africa / Mara Leichtman

Part II: The view from the Horn of Africa

9 Djibouti: Bridging the Gulf of Aden? Balancing Ports, Patronage and Military Bases between Yemen's War and the Horn / David Styan

10 Engaging Foreign Powers for Regime Survival: The Relative Autonomy of Coastal Horn of Africa States in their Relations with Gulf Countries / Aleksi Ylönen

11 Sudan's Foreign Policy Predicament in the Context of the GCC Diplomatic Rift / Mohammed Sharfi

Conclusion / Simon Mabon

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 25 Feb 2026).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781526162175

1526162172

9781526162151

1526162156

OCLC:

1295701589