Arab Storm: Politics and Diplomacy Behind the Gulf War [Paperback]

Alan Munro (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1845111281 | ISBN-13: 978-1845111281 | Publication Date: March 7, 2006

As Iraqi troops swarmed Kuwait in 1990, British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alan Munro played a vital role in putting, and holding, together a formidable coalition to evict them. He reveals here all the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that made this possible. With Western armies once more deployed in the Gulf, this new updated paperback edition of Munro's book provides a timely reminder of the pressures, pitfalls and potential of international diplomacy in the region.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An authoritative account….impressive and valuable." --The Spectator
"Superbly chronicled." --The Wall Street Journal

About the Author

Sir Alan Munro was British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1989 to 1993. He now works as a consultant and media commentator on British foreign policy in the Middle East.

Product Details

• Paperback: 426 pages
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris (March 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845111281
• ISBN-13: 978-1845111281
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,018,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)