This book explores the Arab Uprisings and the instability that engulfed the region in the following years. It argues that to understand the events of the uprisings we must look at relations between rulers and ruled along with the strategies used by regimes to exert sovereign power. -- .
The rapid expansion of ISIS and its swathe of territorial gains across the Middle East have been headline news since 2013. Yet much media attention and analysis has been focussed upon the military exploits, brutal tactics and radicalisation methods employed by the group. While ISIS remains a relatively new phenomenon, it is important to consider the historical and local dynamics that have shaped the emergence of the group in the past decade. In this book Simon Mabon and Stephen Royle provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the roots, tactics and ideology of the group, exploring the interactions of the various participants involved in the formative stages of ISIS. Based on original scholarly sources and first-hand research in the region, this book provides an authoritative and closely-analysed look at the emergence of one of the defining forces of the early twenty-first century.
This volume provides a detailed exploration of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran across the Middle East. It considers the impact of this rivalry on regional and domestic politics, highlighting how the relationship is shaped by the contingencies of time and space. -- . číst celé
Focusing on British Foreign Policy since World War II, the text offers a historical and chronological analysis that highlights key events and dynamics. It aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of these policies within a broader cultural and historical context, making complex topics accessible and engaging.
Offering a nuanced study of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Simon Mabon demonstrates its impact across the Middle East. Challenging assumptions about 'proxy wars', the role of religion and sectarianism, Mabon highlights how the rivalry has shaped and been shaped by regional politics and local groups.