International Relations of the Middle East

The most authoritative, comprehensive, and balanced overview of
international relations in the Middle East, this respected textbook
helps students get to grips with this fascinating and challenging
subject area. A team of expert scholars combines a history of the region
with analysis of key themes, actors, and conflicts, using a range of
learning features and online resources to support student learning.Offering
a wide range of perspectives, this book exposes students to different approaches to the subject, and encourages them to think
critically in order to draw their own conclusions. The text features a
range of case studies and ‘micro-cases’ throughout, demonstrating the
relevance of international relations theory in the contemporary Middle
East, and helping students to apply their learning to real world
situations.The fourth edition features a new chapter on the Arab
Spring, highlighting this significant development in contemporary
Middle Eastern international relations, and an expanded discussion of
rising powers in the region, such as Russia and China. New to this editionA new chapter on the Arab Spring and its aftermath brings the book fully up-to-date with contemporary events.Fuller discussion of ‘new’ and ‘rising’
actors in the region, including Russia and China, ensures that the text
accurately reflects the current multipolar international system.An increased number of case studies demonstrate the relevance of theory to practice.End-of-chapter questions have been introduced to encourage students to check their understanding and reflect on their learning.