The Future Of The Gulf

Author : Arno Tausch
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030782993

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The Future of the Gulf Region by Arno Tausch Pdf

This book studies values and attitudes in the Gulf region. In light of global power shifts, the threatening collapse of internal security in the West, and uncertainty about the current leadership vacuum in world society, this book explores a future leading role of the Gulf countries in such institutions as the G-20 and the OECD. Based on rigorous analysis of macro-level data and opinion surveys with relevance for the Gulf region, it analyzes the global macro-factors shaping the Gulf's future at a time of the global COVID-19 crisis and depression and rising global tensions. Starting with an empirical time series analysis of the long cycles of global politics and economics, it highlights the implications for the Gulf region. Offering a multivariate analysis of civil society values in the Gulf, the author analyzes value changes and attitudes on antisemitism, political Islam, internal security, democracy, and other issues of Arab politics. The partially optimistic conclusions of the study testify to the underestimated and incipient maturity of the Gulf’s civil society and strongly suggest that the Gulf's future is rather with the free societies of the West and not with a Neo-Ottoman Empire in whatever form. "Exceptional in scope and right up-to-the-minute in coverage" Brian M Pollins, Associate, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University. "An outstanding and topical book by an astute scholar of the MENA region" Professor Hussein Solomon, Academic Head of Department, Political Studies and Governance, University of the Free State, South Africa. "The most comprehensive and insightful study on the subject to date" Manfred B. Steger, Professor of Sociology, University of Hawai'i at Manoa and Global Professorial Fellow, Western Sydney University.

Author : Jonathan P. Stern,Osamah Alsayegh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Gas industry
ISBN : 1784671371

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The Future of Gas in the Gulf by Jonathan P. Stern,Osamah Alsayegh Pdf

Author : Gawdat Bahgat
Publisher : Council for Social & Economic Studies
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : National security
ISBN : 0930690559

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The Future of the Gulf by Gawdat Bahgat Pdf

Author : Héla Miniaoui
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811560583

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Economic Development in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries by Héla Miniaoui Pdf

This book delves into the economic development of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Since the 1960s, the GCC states have harnessed their potential to exploit the wealth accrued from the oil boom to build their infrastructure and grow their economies. However, the high level of dependency on oil as the primary source feeding their output made their economies volatile and vulnerable to fluctuations in the global oil prices. Moreover, the plunge in oil prices and the threat of depletion of this natural resource pose serious challenges to the GCC countries. Consequently, the GCC governments have realized the importance of diversifying their economies following the need to move away from reliance on hydrocarbon. This book contributes to the theoretical literature by enriching the debate on the transition of the GCC countries from rentier states to diversified economies. It helps students and scholars understand this transformation with an expansive comprehension of the contemporary challenges facing the region, as well as outlining prospects for the future.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Ithaca Press
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015050251134

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The Gulf by Anonim Pdf

This collection of speeches explores ideas pertinent to the current and future security status of the Gulf region. Issues discussed include regional sources of instability, future security, British policy and energy security

Author : Philip Robins,Jonathan P. Stern
Publisher : Dartmouth Publishing Company
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015015452975

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The Future of the Gulf by Philip Robins,Jonathan P. Stern Pdf

Med afsnit om Iran, Irak og supermagternes interesser i olieområderne omkring den Persiske Golf.

Author : Mari Luomi
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0199387524

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The Gulf Monarchies and Climate Change by Mari Luomi Pdf

At the heart of Mari Luomi's salutary book is whether oil- and gas-dependent authoritarian monarchies can keep their natural resource use and the environment in balance. She argues that the Gulf monarchies have already reached their limits of 'natural sustainability', given that several of them are dependent on natural gas imports. Water resources are dwindling, and food import dependence is high and rising. Qatar's per capita emission of CO2 is ten times the global average. As a result of their booming economies, the Gulf monarchies' surging electricity and water demand have exerted unexpected pressures on domestic energy supply. Simultaneously, the consolidation of climate change on the international agenda has created a new uncertainty for local rulers whose survival depends on sales of oil and gas. Meanwhile domestic resource consumption, together with climate change, are putting unprecedented stress on the region's fragile desert environment. The Gulf is under stress, but so too are its states' power, wealth and ecosystems. Luomi reveals how Abu Dhabi and Qatar have responded to these new natural re- source-related pressures, particularly climate change, and how their responses are inextricably linked with elite legitimacy strategies and the 'natural unsustainability' of their political economies.

Author : William R. Freudenburg,Robert Gramling
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780262015837

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Blowout in the Gulf by William R. Freudenburg,Robert Gramling Pdf

The story of how a chain of failures, missteps, and bad decisions led to America's biggest environmental disaster.

Author : Nabil Sultan,David Weir,Zeinab Karake-Shalhoub
Publisher : Saqi
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780863568404

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The New Post-Oil Arab Gulf by Nabil Sultan,David Weir,Zeinab Karake-Shalhoub Pdf

The sharp increase in oil revenues since 2002 has left the Arab Gulf States with billions of petro-dollars. But how will these countries fare in the post-oil era? The rulers of these states are taking serious measures to ensure the survival of their economies, and indeed their regimes, in a world with scarce mineral resources. This volume explores the extent to which these countries have been and will be able to prepare for the future by transforming themselves into serious international destinations for tourism, finance, healthcare and education. It also considers the implications of failure for the future survival of their regimes. This study will provide food for thought for academi, policy makers and general readers. 'An incisive enquiry into an exciting region, the authors leave no stones unturned. It is bold in its examination of both the history and the crucial changes being wrought throughout the Gulf. The book, which has been fashioned with both detailed knowledge and academic rigour, will be of huge advantage to anyone seeking a practical chart to the region. The contributors have not been restrained in drawing examples of the Gulf States over-reaching themselves to danger points in the economic downturn. The severe lessons learned have been studiously researched. The fresh opportunities, political, economic, social and technological, are concisely considered. No matter where your interests lie, this is a solid foundation from which to build a 'Way Ahead' policy for the region.' -- Charles Wilson, Director of The Consultancy, an international human resources business with Gulf experience

Author : Matthew Gray
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Persian Gulf Region
ISBN : 178821210X

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The Economy of the Gulf States by Matthew Gray Pdf

Author : Richard A. Davis
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781603442244

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Sea-Level Change in the Gulf of Mexico by Richard A. Davis Pdf

A must-read for Gulf Coast scientists, naturalists, and residents . . . From Florida to Mexico and along the shores of Cuba, the coasts of the Gulf of Mexico are vulnerable to sea-level rise because of their fragile and low-lying shorelines and adjacent coastal environments. In addition to wetlands, river deltas, beaches, and barrier islands, millions of people who live and work along the Gulf coast are susceptible to the affects of both intense storms in the short term and a gradual rise in sea level over the longer term. While global warming headlines any current discussion of this topic and is certainly a major factor in sea-level change, it is not the only factor. Earthquakes and other crustal shifts, the El Niño/La Niña phenomena, river impoundment and sedimentation, tides, and weather can all affect local, regional, and global sea levels. In Sea-Level Change in the Gulf of Mexico, Richard A. Davis Jr. looks at the various causes and effects of rising and falling sea levels in the Gulf of Mexico, beginning with the Gulf’s geological birth over 100 million years ago, and focusing on the last 20,000 years, when global sea levels began rising as the glaciers of the last major ice age melted. Davis reviews the current situation, especially regarding beach erosion and loss of wetlands, and offers a preview of the future, when the Gulf Coast will change markedly as the twenty-first century progresses. Amply illustrated and written in a clear, straightforward style, Sea-Level Change in the Gulf of Mexico is a valuable resource for anyone who cares deeply about understanding the past, present, and future of life along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Author : Mirza H. Alqassab
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781838595029

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Life After Oil by Mirza H. Alqassab Pdf

The Gulf Arab states became rich by accident. Their golden ticket was oil, which has become the lifeblood of their social and economic systems. But they are prone to become a ‘vanishing Eden’, if the oil curse endures further and economic transformation remains a mirage. LIFE AFTER OIL highlights the economic vulnerability of the Gulf states after the oil party ends. The region depends heavily on imports financed by petrodollars. So, when demand for oil sinks and prices plummet, or when oil and gas reserves ultimately vanish, their survival will be extremely challenged. LIFE AFTER OIL raises the alarm to the impending survival challenges to face the burgeoning Gulf societies in the post-oil era, and tackles the ultimate question: what will the future look like?

Author : The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research
Publisher : Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-13
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Gulf by The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research Pdf

Throughout history, the Arabian Gulf has always commanded a strategic and positive significance, whether as a hub of world trade or as a major supplier of the world's energy. However, since 2001, the entire Middle East, including the Gulf region, has come under negative scrutiny as a potential battleground in the unrelenting war against terrorism. After 2003, the region has been exposed to new vulnerabilities stemming from the divisive and deadly war in Iraq. Against this disturbing backdrop, the Gulf region must deal with diverse challenges: the deteriorating regional security environment, the sweeping effects of globalization, the diversification of oil-dependent economies, the transition to knowledge-based economies, burgeoning population levels, rising demand for job-creation, externally induced reform pressures, and widening political participation. Influential policy makers, regional leaders, respected scholars, and experienced analysts who gathered at the Ninth Annual Conference of The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, held from January 11-13, 2004 in Abu Dhabi, focused on the subject of The Gulf: Challenges of the Future. In identifying major hurdles to political, economic, and social development, they also pinpointed effective ways to surmount these difficulties through new and existing frameworks. Collectively, these conference presentations offer insight on shifting security parameters, redefining of government responsibilities, initiating political and social change, evolving media roles and responsibilities, and expanding opportunities for women in the Gulf. Particular sections assess the security situations in Iraq and Iran, as well as their wider implications, while sketching the prospects for greater security cooperation and economic integration in the Gulf region.

Author : Jim Krane
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231548922

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Energy Kingdoms by Jim Krane Pdf

After the discovery of oil in the 1930s, the Gulf monarchies—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Bahrain—went from being among the world’s poorest and most isolated places to some of its most ostentatiously wealthy. To maintain support, the ruling sheikhs provide their subjects with boundless cheap energy, unwittingly leading to some of the highest consumption rates on earth. Today, as summertime temperatures set new records, the Gulf’s rulers find themselves caught in a dilemma: can they curb their profligacy without jeopardizing the survival of some of the world’s last absolute monarchies? In Energy Kingdoms, Jim Krane takes readers inside these monarchies to consider their conundrum. He traces the history of the Gulf states’ energy use and policies, looking in particular at how energy subsidies have distorted demand. Oil exports are the lifeblood of their political-economic systems—and the basis of their strategic importance—but domestic consumption has begun eating into exports while climate change threatens to render their desert region uninhabitable. At risk are the sheikhdoms’ way of life, their relations with their Western protectors, and their political stability in a chaotic region. Backed by rich fieldwork and deep knowledge of the region, Krane expertly lays out the hard choices that Gulf leaders face to keep their states viable.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : I.B. Tauris
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121934892

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The Gulf Challenges of the Future by Anonim Pdf

This analysis offers fresh insight into security issues and social policy in the Gulf states. It covers the redefining of government responsibilities, the initiation of political and social change, the evolution of media roles, and the expansion of opportunities for women. The book also presents important new assessments of the security situations in Iraq and Iran, and early developments in security co-operation and economic integration in the region.