Middle Power In The Middle East

Author : Thomas Juneau,Bessma Momani
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781487528478

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Middle Power in the Middle East by Thomas Juneau,Bessma Momani Pdf

The Middle East has not, historically, been a first-order priority for Canadian foreign and defence policy. Most major Canadian decisions on the Middle East have come about through ad hoc decision-making rather than strategic necessity. Balancing international obligations with domestic goals, Canadian relations with this region try to find a balance between meeting alliance obligations and keeping domestic constituents content. Middle Power in the Middle East delves into some of Canada’s key bilateral relations with the Middle East and explores the main themes in Canada’s regional presence: arms sales, human rights, defence capacity-building, and mediation. Contributors analyse the key drivers of Canada’s foreign and defence policies in the Middle East, including diplomatic relations with the United States, ideology, and domestic politics. Bringing together many of Canada’s foremost experts on Canada–Middle East relations, this collection provides a fresh perspective that is particularly timely and important following the Arab uprisings.

Author : Adham Saouli
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780197539989

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Unfulfilled Aspirations by Adham Saouli Pdf

The concepts and theories of what constitutes a 'Middle Power' have played a key part in explaining the identity, behavior and foreign policy roles of many states in the international system, including the United Kingdom, France, Australia and Brazil. But, with a few exceptions, these frameworks have failed to travel to scholarship on the Middle East, despite the theoretical and empirical potential that they offer for understanding regional dynamics. The first of its kind, this volume addresses that major gap by interrogating the conceptual, theoretical and empirical underpinnings of the concept of 'Middle Power' at a regional level. Composed of nine chapters, Unfulfilled Aspirations offers the conceptual and theoretical tools to examine 'Middle Powerhood' in the Middle East, as well as insightful empirical analyses of both 'traditional' Middle Powers in the region (Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Algeria) and new, aspiring ones (Qatar, the UAE). The contributors reveal that the Middle Powers of the Middle East have failed, despite their best efforts, to fulfill their regional aspirations.

Author : Andrew F. Cooper
Publisher : Springer
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349259021

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Niche Diplomacy by Andrew F. Cooper Pdf

An examination of the nature of middle power diplomacy in the post-Cold War era. As the rigid hierarchy of the bipolar era wanes, the potential ability of middle powers to open segmented niches opens up. This volume indicates the form and scope of this niche-building diplomatic activity from a bottom up perspective to provide an alternative to the dominant apex-dominated image in international relations.

Author : Hae Won Jeong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000544251

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South Korea’s Middle Power Diplomacy in the Middle East by Hae Won Jeong Pdf

This book examines theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of middle powers with reference to South Korea’s bilateral relations with Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Iraq. It maps the development, political and diplomatic trajectories between South Korea and Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Iraq against the historical backdrop of ROK-US alliance and the rise of China. Jeong provides a nuanced analysis of the intersectionality of political economy and foreign policy analysis contextualizing state-building processes in ROK and the Middle Eastern countries. This accessible book is intended for students and scholars in area studies and international affairs, career diplomats, and South Korean businesses in the Middle East. It should also prove of practical value for journalists and policy makers who are interested in studying the nexus of domestic, regional and international factors that have configured South Korea’s Middle East policy.

Author : Thomas Juneau,Bessma Momani
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Canada
ISBN : 1487528469

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Middle Power in the Middle East by Thomas Juneau,Bessma Momani Pdf

"The Middle East has not, historically, been a first-order priority for Canadian foreign and defence policy. Most major Canadian decisions towards the Middle East have come about through ad hoc decision-making rather than strategic necessity. Balancing international obligations with domestic goals, Canadian relations with this region try to find a balance between meeting alliance obligations and keeping domestic constituents' content. Middle Power in the Middle East delves into some of Canada's key bilateral relations with the Middle East and explores the main themes in Canada's regional presence: arms sales, human rights, defence capacity-building, and mediation. Contributors analyze the key drivers of Canada's foreign and defence policies in the Middle East, including diplomatic relations with the United States, ideology, and domestic politics. Bringing together many of Canada's foremost experts on Canada-Middle East relations, this collection provides a fresh perspective that is particularly timely and important following the Arab uprisings."--

Author : Kohei Imai
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781498524926

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The Possibility and Limit of Liberal Middle Power Policies by Kohei Imai Pdf

This book is a comprehensive analysis of Turkish foreign policy through the concept of “middle power”. The author explores why and how Turkey has constructed middle power identity based on liberal foreign policies, in order to illuminate the change in post-Cold War Turkish state identity in relation to foreign policy behaviors. The author further explores state identity and how changes of circumstances, norms, state self-perception, and the perceptions of others effects that identity. This is done first through a policy analysis of Turgut Özal, Necmettin Erbakan and İsmail Cem and second through an examination of AKP’s foreign policy experiences and ideas, especially in relation to Ahmet Davutoğlu.

Author : Paul Heinbecker,Bessma Momani
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781554587551

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Canada and the Middle East by Paul Heinbecker,Bessma Momani Pdf

Canada and the Middle East: In Theory and Practice provides a unique perspective on one of the world’s most geopolitically important regions. From the perspective of Canada’s diplomats, academics, and former policy practitioners involved in the region, the book offers an overview of Canada’s relationship with the Middle East and the challenges Canada faces there. The contributors examine Canada’s efforts to promote its interests and values—peace building, peacekeeping, multiculturalism, and multilateralism, for example—and investigate the views of interested communities on Canada’s relations with countries of the Middle East. Canada and the Middle East will be useful to academics and students studying the Middle East, Canadian foreign policy, and international relations. It will also serve as a primer for Canadian companies investing in the Middle East and a helpful reference for Canada’s foreign service and journalists stationed abroad by providing a background to Canadas interestsand role in the region. Co-published with the Centre for International Governance Innovation

Author : Roger Owen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134643547

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State Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East by Roger Owen Pdf

This book continues to serve as an excellent introduction for new-comers to the modern history and politics of a region that is usually portrayed as mysterious, unpredictable and violent.

Author : Anoushiravan Ehteshami,Raymond A. Hinnebusch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134730209

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Syria and Iran by Anoushiravan Ehteshami,Raymond A. Hinnebusch Pdf

It has been the dominant view that both Syria in the 1980s and Iran today have acted as rogue states in the Middle East threatening to upset the stability of the region. In this innovative new study, Anoushiravan Ehteshami and Raymond Hinnebusch show that these two countries have in fact acted in a rational fashion pursuing the aim of containing Western influence. This book demonstrates how Syrian foreign policy resembles the "rational actor" model and Iran's rational factions in government guide its diplomacy. Syria and Iran's foreign policies are shown to be conventional ones, of "realist" diplomacy with their pursuance of a balance of power and spheres of influence. Their alliance with each other is also closely examined and found to be defensive in nature. Syria and Iran illustrates how these two countries, and their alliance, forms an integral part of the balance of power in the Middle East. It is an exciting contribution to the study of the region, and its application of international relations concepts will be welcomed by those studying this area.

Author : Giampiero Giacomello,Bertjan Verbeek
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781793605658

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Middle Powers in Asia and Europe in the 21st Century by Giampiero Giacomello,Bertjan Verbeek Pdf

This volume presents three claims regarding the role of middle powers in the 21st Century: first, states aspiring to become or remain middle powers choose from three possible role: to be a global middle powers; to be a regional pivot; or to be a niche leader. Second, states seeking such roles need different mixes of hard and soft power sources. Third, more so than great or small powers, middle powers walk a thin line between the domestic and systemic pressures they face. In this volume, these claims are based on (comparative) case studies of Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, and Turkey.

Author : Bruce Gilley,Andrew O'Neil
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781626160859

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Middle Powers and the Rise of China by Bruce Gilley,Andrew O'Neil Pdf

China’s rise is changing the dynamics of the international system. Middle Powers and the Rise of China is the first work to examine how the group of states referred to as “middle powers” are responding to China’s growing economic, diplomatic, and military power. States with capabilities immediately below those of great powers, middle powers still exercise influence far above most other states. Their role as significant trading partners and allies or adversaries in matters of regional security, nuclear proliferation, and global governance issues such as human rights and climate change are reshaping international politics. Contributors review middle-power relations with China in the cases of South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, South Africa, Turkey, and Brazil, addressing how these diverse nations are responding to a rising China, the impact of Chinese power on each, and whether these states are being attracted to China or deterred by its new power and assertiveness. Chapters also explore how much (or how little) China, and for comparison the US, value middle powers and examine whether or not middle powers can actually shape China’s behavior. By bringing a new analytic approach to a key issue in international politics, this unique treatment of emerging middle powers and the rise of China will interest scholars and students of international relations, security studies, China, and the diverse countries covered in the book.

Author : Carsten Holbraad
Publisher : Springer
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1984-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349068654

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Middle Powers in International Politics by Carsten Holbraad Pdf

Author : Hae Won Jeong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0367551314

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South Korea's Middle Power Diplomacy in the Middle East by Hae Won Jeong Pdf

This book examines theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of middle powers with reference to South Korea's bilateral relations with Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Iraq. It maps the development, political and diplomatic trajectories between South Korea and Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Iraq against the historical backdrop of ROK-US alliance and the rise of China. Jeong provides a nuanced analysis of the intersectionality of political economy and foreign policy analysis contextualizing state-building processes in ROK and the Middle Eastern countries. This accessible book is intended for students and scholars in area studies and international affairs, career diplomats, and South Korean businesses in the Middle East. It should also prove of practical value for journalists and policy makers who are interested in studying the nexus of domestic, regional and international factors that have configured South Korea's Middle East policy.

Author : Bruce Gilley,Andrew O'Neil
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781626160842

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Middle Powers and the Rise of China by Bruce Gilley,Andrew O'Neil Pdf

This is the first work to examine the importance and role of middle powers in the key phenomenon of contemporary international politics, the rise of China. This book reviews China's middle-power relations with South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, South Africa, Turkey, and Brazil.

Author : Luca Anceschi,Gennaro Gervasio,Andrea Teti
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317816478

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Informal Power in the Greater Middle East by Luca Anceschi,Gennaro Gervasio,Andrea Teti Pdf

Over the last decade or so, academic and non-academic observers have focussed mainly, if not exclusively on the institutions and places of formal power in the Greater Middle East, depicting politics in the region as a small area limited to local authoritarian rulers. In contrast, this book aims to explore the ‘hidden geographies’ of power, i.e. the political dynamics developing inside, in parallel to, and beyond institutional forums; arguing that these hidden geographies play a crucial role, both in support of and in opposition to official power. By observing less frequented spaces of power, co-option, and negotiation, and particularly by focusing on the interplay between formal and informal power, this interdisciplinary collection provides new insights in the study of the intersection between policy-making and practical political dynamics in the Greater Middle East. Contributing a fresh perspective to a much-discussed topic, Informal Power in the Greater Middle East will be an invaluable resource for students, scholars and those interested in the politics of the region.