The Arab Gulf States

Author : Gordon Robison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Travel
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021960039

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Arab Gulf States by Gordon Robison Pdf

Thoroughly expanded and updated, this guide covers bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The book features 56 detailed maps, accommodation and restaurant options for all budgets, comprehensive political and historical notes, and invaluable information for travel in post-war Kuwait. Tips are given on buying Bedouin silver and Omani daggers.

Author : Y. Guzansky
Publisher : Springer
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137467836

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The Arab Gulf States and Reform in the Middle East by Y. Guzansky Pdf

This analysis seeks to analyse the main trends in Gulf security in light of the changes in the regional and international arena, while examining the relationship between external and internal threats, which are intertwined in the Gulf security agenda.

Author : Dania Koleilat Khatib,Marwa Maziad
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429999499

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The Arab Gulf States and the West by Dania Koleilat Khatib,Marwa Maziad Pdf

This book examines the changing image of the Arab Gulf States in the West. It addresses the question of perception in international relations and how the Arab States of the Gulf have pursued various endeavors to project themselves into Western imagination. The book chapters generate ideas on how perceptions came about and ways to improve cultural and political realities on the ground in the Arab Gulf States. Thus, it paves the way for a new area of research in the field of Gulf Studies that extends beyond traditional international relations frameworks by weaving elements of intercultural communication into the mix. Recognizing, yet extending beyond, a traditionally realist framework, which has dominated the analysis of Arab Gulf States' foreign relations with western countries, this book tackles both the materialist and the symbolic in the efforts and initiatives launched by the Arab Gulf States. Some chapters maintain a social-scientific approach about the politics of the Arab Gulf States in the West from an international relations lens. Others employ theoretical frameworks that were founded on the notion of the "encounter," with anthropological lenses and concepts of intercultural communication. In addition to the value of this academic research agenda, as such, some of the chapters also touch upon the added importance of policy-oriented input. As the Arab Gulf States actively engage with the West, the book would widely appeal to students and researchers of Gulf politics and international relations.

Author : May Ziwar-Daftari
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Persian Gulf States
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081461712

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Issues in Development by May Ziwar-Daftari Pdf

Author : Khalid S. Almezaini,Jean-Marc Rickli
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317214342

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The Small Gulf States by Khalid S. Almezaini,Jean-Marc Rickli Pdf

Small states are often believed to have been resigned to the margins of international politics. However, the recent increase in the number of small states has increased their influence and forced the international community to incorporate some of them into the global governance system. This is particularly evident in the Middle East where small Gulf states have played an important role in the changing dynamics of the region in the last decade. The Small Gulf States analyses the evolution of these states’ foreign and security policies since the Arab Spring. With particular focus on Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, it explores how these states have been successful in not only guaranteeing their survival, but also in increasing their influence in the region. It then discusses the security dilemmas small states face, and suggests a multitude of foreign and security policy options, ranging from autonomy to influence, in order to deal with this. The book also looks at the influence of regional and international actors on the policies of these countries. It concludes with a discussion of the peculiarities and contributions of the Gulf states for the study of small states’ foreign and security policies in general. Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the unique foreign and security policies of the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) before and after the Arab Spring, this book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of Middle East studies, foreign policy and international relations.

Author : Rebecca L. Torstrick,Elizabeth Faier
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216069942

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Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States by Rebecca L. Torstrick,Elizabeth Faier Pdf

Names such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been emerging in the world's eye over the past decade as exotic hotspots, wealthy from oil production and advanced in the means of technology. However, at the same time, the Arab Gulf States have managed to maintain their traditional culture, adapting it to modern life. With complete coverage on Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States is a must-have for every high school and public library shelf. Clear and vivid descriptions of contemporary life in the Arab Gulf help students discover how traditions of the past have evolved into customs today. This exhaustive volume covers topics such as religion, festivals, cuisine, fashion, family life, literature, the media, and music, among many others. Up-to-date and comprehensive, this volume offers a unique and contemporary depiction of culture in some of the world's wealthiest, up-and-coming nations.

Author : Alanoud Alsharekh,Robert Springborg
Publisher : Saqi
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780863568626

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Popular Culture and Political Identity in the Arab Gulf States by Alanoud Alsharekh,Robert Springborg Pdf

As the Gulf assumes an ever more important identity in the global political economy, we see the emergence of a new popular and political culture underpinning its increasingly self-confident national identities. This volume explores the new dynamism of the Gulf, reflected not just in high-rise buildings and booming stock markets, but also manifested in the realms of art, ideas and expression, and their relationships with political authority. Contributors include figures instrumental to the emergence of these new identities, including artists, broadcasters and cultural commentators.

Author : J. Kechichian
Publisher : Springer
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781349634439

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Iran, Iraq and the Arab Gulf States by J. Kechichian Pdf

A decade after the War for Kuwait and two decades after the Iran-Iraq War, the wider Gulf region remains mired in internal, regional and international conflicts. Iran, Iraq, and the Arab Gulf States presents analytical perspectives - including solution-oriented assessments to identify major causes for actual and potential conflicts throughout the Gulf. The twenty-six papers assembled in this volume identify trends for the next decade. Studies on Iranian, Iraqi, Saudi and Arab Gulf States' political agendas on the domestic, regional and international fronts are included, along with assessments on pending legal issues, including border disputes, relations among the Gulf states themselves, as well as their complex and evolving ties with several Western powers. The study closes with four 'trends' chapters looking at the 2000-2010 period.

Author : Mary Ann Tétreault,Gwenn Okruhlik,Andrzej Kapiszewski
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Pub
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 1588267520

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Political Change in the Arab Gulf States by Mary Ann Tétreault,Gwenn Okruhlik,Andrzej Kapiszewski Pdf

Explores the politics influencing the volatile situation in the Middle East, as well as specific measures devised by regimes in power to adjust to the challenges of the current environment.

Author : Khawla Mattar,May Seikaly
Publisher : Gerlach Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9783940924933

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The Silent Revolution by Khawla Mattar,May Seikaly Pdf

How immune is the Gulf region to the changes that have engulfed the Arab world since 2011? This volume responds to this question by examining the impact of the Arab Spring on Gulf regimes and societies and contributing to debates on political participation and citizenship; sectarianism, gender and identity formation; as well as the role of the media in exposing the paradoxes of the Gulf system and its relationship to international political actors.

Author : Mazhar Al-Zoʻby,Birol Başkan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Persian Gulf States
ISBN : 3940924385

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State-society Relations in the Arab Gulf States by Mazhar Al-Zoʻby,Birol Başkan Pdf

This book examines the strategies and dynamics through which state-society relations in the Arab Gulf region have been cultivated, and explores the alternative political, social, economic and popular changes that threaten these relations. The work focuses on understanding how state sovereignty has been shifting to accommodate internal social, cultural, and intellectual forces and how these forces have managed to balance social and political powers in order to function within and co-exist alongside the state. Case-studies give specific examples of how social forces, popular movements, social media and youth culture are actively influencing cultural attitudes and practices as well as political actions.

Author : Kristian Coates Ulrichsen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137385611

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The Gulf States in International Political Economy by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen Pdf

Kristian Coates Ulrichsen documents the startling rise of the Arab Gulf States as regional powers with international reach and provides a definitive account of how they have become embedded in the global system of power, politics, and policy-making.

Author : F. Gregory Gause
Publisher : Council on Foreign Relations
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : 0876091516

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Oil Monarchies by F. Gregory Gause Pdf

This timely book demystifies the politics of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Oman, and focuses on the new pressures that have emerged since the Gulf War. Gause illuminates the foreign policy tightrope these states walk in the Middle East: self-defense is problematic, regional pressures translate directly into the domestic arena, and relations with the United States cause as well as solve many problems. Gause examines the interplay of Islamic fundamentalism, tribalism, and, most importantly, oil wealth that has determined the power structure of the Gulf monarchies. He shows what influences really drive politics in the Middle East as well as how U.S. foreign policy must respond to them in order to forge more meaningful ties with each country and preserve the stability of a fragile region that is vital to U.S. interests.

Author : Rosemarie Said Zahlan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317291909

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The Making of the Modern Gulf States by Rosemarie Said Zahlan Pdf

The Gulf States are the focus of great international interest – yet their fabulous evolution from pearl-fishing to oil-drilling, their individuality and variety, are screened by a thick cloud of petro-dollars. This book, first published in 1989, tells the story of their formation, their evolution from colonial dependency to statehood, and their transformation by oil. The result is an informed and balanced picture of the political, economic, religious and cultural character of the area. It is also a story of the powerful families and their sheikhs that have had to hurry these states into the modern world; of the interchanging role of political and economic dependence, the influence of the oil industry, the influx of workers from abroad, and the varying forces acting on the Gulf States.

Author : Matthew Gray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Persian Gulf Region
ISBN : 178821210X

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The Economy of the Gulf States by Matthew Gray Pdf