The Contemporary Middle East In An Age Of Upheaval

Author : James L. Gelvin
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781503627703

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The Contemporary Middle East in an Age of Upheaval by James L. Gelvin Pdf

The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the Arab uprisings of 2010–11 left indelible imprints on the Middle East. Yet, these events have not reshaped the region as pundits once predicted. With this volume, top experts on the region offer wide-ranging considerations of the characteristics, continuities, and discontinuities of the contemporary Middle East, addressing topics from international politics to political Islam, hip hop to human security. This book engages six themes to understand the contemporary Middle East—the spread of sectarianism, abandonment of principles of state sovereignty, the lack of a regional hegemonic power, increased Saudi-Iranian competition, decreased regional attention to the Israel-Palestine conflict, and fallout from the Arab uprisings—as well as offers individual country studies. With analysis from historians, political scientists, sociologists, and anthropologists, and up-to-date discussions of the Syrian Civil War, impacts of the Trump presidency, and the 2020 uprisings in Lebanon, Algeria, and Sudan, this book will be an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand the current state of the region.

Author : Martin Bunton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118736296

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The Contemporary Middle East by Martin Bunton Pdf

Provides a balanced historical narrative of the contemporary causes of conflict in the Middle East, ideal for students and scholars The recent history of the Middle East has involved unprecedented violence and war. Contemporary Middle East: Foreign Intervention and Authoritarian Governance Since 1979 explores the causes of the sustained turbulence of the region by focusing on three separate yet intersecting factors: constant foreign political and military interference, failed authoritarian governance, and the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. With a clear and accessible style, this student-friendly text presents a concise account of the region’s history, starting from the dramatic events of 1979 including the toppling of the Shah of Iran, the return of Ayatollah Khomeini, the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, the ascendency of Saddam Hussein in Iraq, armed insurrection in Mecca, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Succinct chapters, organized chronologically, guide students through key events and help students develop a cohesive picture of the sequence of historical developments which have shape the contemporary Middle East. This valuable work: Covers a broad range of topics with a focus on the geopolitical and geostrategic aspect Explores the Middle East's connections to broader global shifts such as Cold War rivalry and American unipolarity Examines the underlying causes and geopolitical consequences of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict Describes the evolution of the wide variety of Islamist opposition movements Provides background for the 2011 popular uprisings against authoritarian and corrupt rule Assesses how counter revolutionary forces have resorted to political repression, sectarian division, and regional conflict Delivering invaluable insights into the factors underlying the region's ongoing geopolitical disorder, Contemporary Middle East: Foreign Intervention and Authoritarian Governance Since 1979 is an excellent resource for undergraduate courses in history and political science, and a valuable text for general readers looking for a succinct survey of the last four decades of Middle Eastern history.

Author : James L. Gelvin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108488686

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The Israel-Palestine Conflict by James L. Gelvin Pdf

The fourth edition of this award-winning account of the conflict between Israel and Palestine for students and general readers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 200?
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1071335284

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The Contemporary Middle East by Anonim Pdf

Author : The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000962970

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Survival: April - May 2023 by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Pdf

Survival, the IISS’s bimonthly journal, challenges conventional wisdom and brings fresh, often controversial, perspectives on strategic issues of the moment. In this issue: Franz-Stefan Gady and Michael Kofman assess that Ukraine will not be able to avoid attrition in its military strategy against Russia Nigel Gould-Davies assesses that Vladimir Putin’s priority has shifted from demobilising the population from politics to mobilising it behind the war Bastian Giegerich and Ben Schreer judge that Germany still requires significant changes to its defence and foreign policies for Zeitenwende to be meaningful Lynn Kuok believes that framing great-power competition as an ideological struggle is counterproductive to the United States’ partnerships in the Asia-Pacific Adam Mount observes that a fixation on nuclear assurance is harming the military alliance between the United States and South Korea And seven more thought-provoking pieces, as well as our regular Book Reviews and Noteworthy column. Editor: Dr Dana Allin Managing Editor: Jonathan Stevenson Associate Editor: Carolyn West Editorial Assistant: Charlie Zawadzki

Author : Tareq Y. Ismael,Jacqueline S. Ismael
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415491440

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Government and Politics of the Contemporary Middle East by Tareq Y. Ismael,Jacqueline S. Ismael Pdf

This is an introductory text for undergraduate students of Middle Eastern politics. It provides comprehensive coverage of the region through both a thematic framework examining patterns of politics, and also individual chapters dedicated to specific countries.

Author : Kemal H. Karpat
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:473831358

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Political and Social Thought in the Contemporary Middle East by Kemal H. Karpat Pdf

Author : Joe F. Khalil,Gholam Khiabany,Tourya Guaaybess,Bilge Yesil
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-06-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781119637080

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The Handbook of Media and Culture in the Middle East by Joe F. Khalil,Gholam Khiabany,Tourya Guaaybess,Bilge Yesil Pdf

The Handbook of Media and Culture in the Middle East The Handbook of Media and Culture in the Middle East is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the profound and complex changes shaping the 21st century. With trans-regional contributions from established and emerging scholars, this ground-breaking volume offers conceptual essays and in-depth chapters that present rich analyses grounded in historical and geopolitical contexts, as well as key theory and empirical research. Rather than viewing the Middle East as a monolithic culture, this Handbook examines the diverse and multi-local characteristics of the region’s knowledge production, dynamic media, and rich cultures. It addresses a wide range of topics, including the evolving mainstream and alternative media, competing histories in the region, and pressing socio-economic and media debates. Additionally, the Handbook explores the impact of regional and international politics on Middle Eastern cultures and media. Designed to serve as a foundation for the next era of research in the field, The Handbook of Media and Culture in the Middle East is essential reading for all academics, scholars, and media practitioners. Its comprehensive scope makes it an excellent primary or supplementary textbook for undergraduate or graduate courses in global studies, media and communication, journalism, anthropology, sociology, economics, political science, and history.

Author : James L. Gelvin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Arab Spring, 2010-
ISBN : 9780197622087

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The New Middle East by James L. Gelvin Pdf

In the second edition of The New Middle East: What Everyone Needs to Know, renowned Middle East scholar James L. Gelvin explains how in the aftermath of the collapse of the USSR, the American invasion of Iraq, and the Arab uprisings of 2010-11, a new Middle East has emerged. Syria, Libya, and Yemen have become "crisis states," where warlords vie against governments and each other. The economies of Iran, Turkey, and Lebanon, weakened by corruption, sanctions, and neoliberal economic policies, have imploded. Some states have doubled-down on repression, while others intervene in the internal affairs of their neighbors with impunity. The revised and expanded edition explores these hallmarks of the New Middle East, along with the end of American hegemony in the region, the expansion of "conflict zones," the continued centrality of the Saudi-Iranian competition, and the ramifications of the breakdown of the Israel-Palestine peace process. It also highlights the crisis of human security brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, bad governance, stagnant economies, poor healthcare and educational delivery systems, climate change, food and water insecurity, population growth and imbalance, and the unprecedented displacement of populations. In a concise question-and-answer format, Gelvin outlines the social, political, and economic contours of the New Middle East, illuminating the current crisis in the region and exploring how it is likely to evolve in the decades to come.

Author : David Motadel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107198401

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Revolutionary World by David Motadel Pdf

The first truly global history of revolutions and revolutionary waves in the modern age, from Atlantic Revolutions to Arab Spring.

Author : Tareq Y. Ismael,Jacqueline S. Ismael
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Middle East
ISBN : 1003198090

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Government and Politics of the Contemporary Middle East by Tareq Y. Ismael,Jacqueline S. Ismael Pdf

"This exciting new edition of the successful textbook for students of Middle Eastern politics provides a highly relevant and comprehensive introduction to the complexities of a region in constant flux. Combining a thematic framework for examining patterns of politics with individual chapters dedicated to specific countries, the book places the very latest developments and long-standing issues within an historical context. This third edition extends its analysis to post-2015 developments in the region, as well as expanding the range of pedagogical features on offer. Presenting information in an accessible and inclusive format, the book offers: - Coverage of the historical influence of colonialism and major world powers on the shaping of the modern Middle East - A detailed examination of the legacy of Islam - Analysis of the political and social aspects of Middle Eastern life, including alienation between the state and society, poverty and social inequality, and ideological crisis and renewal - Case studies on countries in the Fertile Crescent (Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, and Israel/Palestine); the Northern Belt (Turkey and Iran); and those West and East of the Red Sea (Egypt and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council) A key introductory text for students of Middle Eastern politics and history at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels, this new edition has been extensively updated to also become a timely and significant reference for policy-makers and any motivated reader"--

Author : James L. Gelvin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190653989

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The New Middle East by James L. Gelvin Pdf

"[In this book, the author outlines] the social, political, and economic contours of the New Middle East, illuminates the current crisis in the region, and explores how the region will continue to change in the decades to come"--Amazon.com.

Author : Karl Yambert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Middle East
ISBN : OCLC:1028561059

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The Contemporary Middle East by Karl Yambert Pdf

Author : Edalina Rodrigues Sanches
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000569100

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Popular Protest, Political Opportunities, and Change in Africa by Edalina Rodrigues Sanches Pdf

This book offers a fresh analysis of third wave popular protests in Africa, shedding light on the complex dynamics between political change and continuity in contemporary Africa. The book argues that protests are simultaneously products and generators of change in that they are triggered by micro-and-macrosocial changes, but they also have the capacity to transform the nature of politics. By examining the triggers, actors, political opportunities, resources and framing strategies, the contributors shed light onto tangible (e.g. policy implementation, liberal reforms, political alternation) and intangible (e.g. perceptions, imagination, awareness) forms of change elicited by protests. It reveals the relevant role of African protests as engines of democracy, accountability and collective knowledge. Bringing popular protests in authoritarian and democratic settings into discussion, this book will be of interest to scholars of African politics, democracy and protest movements.

Author : Mohamed Zayani
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190934873

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Digital Middle East by Mohamed Zayani Pdf

In recent years, the Middle East's information and communications landscape has changed dramatically. Increasingly, states, businesses, and citizens are capitalizing on the opportunities offered by new information technologies, the fast pace of digitization, and enhanced connectivity. These changes are far from turning Middle Eastern nations into network societies, but their impact is significant. The growing adoption of a wide variety of information technologies and new media platforms in everyday life has given rise to complex dynamics that beg for a better understanding. Digital Middle East sheds a critical light on continuing changes that are closely intertwined with the adoption of information and communication technologies in the region. Drawing on case studies from throughout the Middle East, the contributors explore how these digital transformations are playing out in the social, cultural, political, and economic spheres, exposing the various disjunctions and discordances that have marked the advent of the digital Middle East.