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This book is the first comprehensive analytical study of the forces which have been shaping and changing modern Iran and its relations with the rest of the world. It looks at the roots of the 1979 revolution and the forces unleashed during the modernization process under the Pahlavi monarchy. Applying a range of theoretical approaches to understanding the Islamic republic¿s neo-authoritarian political system, Anoushiravan Ehteshami reflects on...

This book sets out the multifaceted interactions between Islam and politics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, focussing in particular on the so-called Islamic State (IS).

This book charts the history of Chinäs links with the Middle East, discusses Chinäs involvement with each of the major countries of the region, considers how Chinäs rise is reshaping Middle Easterners¿ perceptions of China and the Chinese people and examines the very latest developments.

This book sets out the multifaceted interactions between Islam and politics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, focussing in particular on the so-called Islamic State (IS).

This book provides a detailed analysis of the complicated relations between Iran and its Arab neighbours. Arab perceptions of Iran, its regional policies and role in the Arab region, have never been more complicated than today. How is one to make sense of the increasingly complex and at times tense relationship between Iran and its Arab neighbours? Given the strategic significance of this sub-region and the importance of relations between its ...

The demise of the Soviet Union, and the emergence of independent republics, have had profound implications for the regions on its periphery such as the Caucasus and Central Asia. This book explores the complex ways in which these republics have found both independence and a new regional identity in their relations with the neighbouring Middle East.

This book examines the international politics of the Red Sea region from the Cold War to the present. It argues that the Red Sea region demonstrates well the characteristics of a sub-regional system, with increasing economic and social interdependence, greater regional integration, with the stronger regional powers ¿ Egypt, Israel and Saudi Arabia ¿ seeking to establish their influence over the sub-region, and with all states forming regional ...

As the economies of East Asia grow ever stronger, their need for energy resources increases, which in turn compels closer relations with the countries of the Middle East. This book examines the developing relations between the countries of East Asia with the countries of the Middle East. It looks at various key bilateral relationships, discusses the impact on the United States¿ hegemony in both regions, considers whether the new relations repr...

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This book is the first comprehensive analytical study of the forces which have been shaping and changing modern Iran and its relations with the rest of the world. It looks at the roots of the 1979 revolution and the forces unleashed during the modernization process under the Pahlavi monarchy. Applying a range of theoretical approaches to understanding the Islamic republic¿s neo-authoritarian political system, Anoushiravan Ehteshami reflects on...

Examining globalization in the Middle East, this book provides an assessment of the impact of globalization in the `greater¿ Middle East, including North Africa, in the context of the powerful geopolitical forces at work in shaping the region today.

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Much attention in the West has focused on Iran as a problem. This book discusses how international relations are viewed from inside Iran itself, outlining the factors which underpin Iranian thinking on international relations and considering what role Iran ought to play in a constructed international system.

Sheds fresh light on the foreign policy of Iran under President Khatami and into the period of President Ahmadinejad. This work includes topics such as: the influence of the Iranian constitution on its foreign policy, Iran's relations with the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and the Arab world, and its involvement in Iraq.

The book looks at the different political changes in the region and their impact on the dynamics of Shi'i politics.

Through articles by eminent academics and government officials, this book looks at issues surrounding reform in the Middle East oil monarchies and examines the drivers, progress and challenges for future change in this vitally strategic area of the world.

Much attention in the West has focused on Iran as a problem - a potential nuclear threat, seen by George W Bush as part of the 'axis of evil', and by Barack Obama as a top priority for serious diplomatic engagement at the very highest levels. This book discusses how international relations are viewed from inside Iran itself.

As the economies of East Asia grow ever stronger, their need for energy resources increases, which in turn compels closer relations with the countries of the Middle East. This book examines the developing relations between the countries of East Asia, especially China and Japan, with the countries of the Middle East. It looks at various key bilateral relationships, including with Iran and Syria, discusses the impact on the United States' hegemo...

The election of the hard-line Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the Iranian Presidency in 2005 shocked the world. In this compelling book, Iran experts Anoush Ehteshami and Mahjoub Zweiri penetrate the labyrinth of Iranian politics and reveal the forces which brought Ahmadinejad to power. They argue that the power base behind Ahmadinejad represents a kind of Iranian version of American neo-conservativism. Politicians and clerics exiled from influence und...

The experienced authors provide an innovative study of Iranian and Syrian foreign policy, showing how the policies can be understood through the 'realist' and 'rational actor' frameworks.