Throughout the second half of the twentieth century, the Gulf has been the scene - and sometimes the source - of international political and economic turmoil. Blatant intervention on the part of the Western powers in the domestic affairs of the eight regional states was a familiar feature from World War II until the British withdrawal in 1971, when it assumed more subtle forms. In addition, the oil shocks of the 1970s, followed closely by the Iranian revolution and the hostage crisis, triggered economic dislocations across the globe, as well as political upheaval and the disruption of a long-established security structure. In The Gulf at the Millennium, the most prominent Gulf specialists from both the Western world and the Gulf are brought together to look at this extraordinarily active and influential part of the world. The scholars identify and examine the issues that have the potential to affect future developments in the region, including the rapid demographic changes which are taking place, the relationship of the oil market to political stability and progress, the resurgence of Islam as a political force, the often heavy expenditures on defence, and new geostrategic realities after the end of the Cold War. A dynamic, crucial volume, The Gulf at the Millennium provides an unprecedented view beyond the media hype into what is perhaps the most volatile and controversial region of the world today.
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The Persian Gulf will most likely remain a critical region of the world for years to come. Its oil supplies and strategic location have given outsiders, especially the United States, a major stake in its stability. Coedited by Sick, executive director of the Gulf/2000 Project at Columbia University and a former staff member of the National Security Council and principal White House aide for Persian Gulf affairs, and Potter, deputy director of Gulf/2000, this collection of thought-provoking and informative essays provides an eclectic panorama of the region's sociopolitical and economic mosaic. The contributors, all prominent Gulf specialists, examine a range of topics that may affect domestic developments among the Gulf states and their foreign and security relations. Border disputes among the Gulf states as well as confidence-building measures are also discussed. Highly recommended for academic libraries and specialists in the field.?Nader Entessar, Spring Hill Coll., Mobile, Ala.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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This book was required reading for a course I took on the politics of the Persian Gulf. It is a collection of essays from prominent experts in the field. I give it four stars only because it is a bit outdated. That said, even though it is nearly ten years old, most of it is still relevent today. One can look in academic journals or area briefs to supplement the information provided in the book and get a more up to date prospective of the arguements presented. There is also a website that relates to the text given. Most of the arguments are sound and thought provoking even though conditions in the gulf today are much different than in 1997.
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Throughout the second half of the twentieth century, and particularly after the British withdrawal in 1971, the Persian Gulf experienced a series of political and economic jolts: two major oil shocks that affected the entire international economic system; two regional wars that depleted local economies and engaged the international community and outside powers; an Islamist revolution that altered the political face of the largest regional power; and a series of smaller conflicts and external interventions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
foreign company involvement, naval branch, territorial foundations, littoral states, shura council, dual containment, territorial framework, geopolitical consequences, oil policies, islands dispute, boundary delimitations Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Saudi Arabia, United States, Abu Musa, Middle East, Persian Gulf, Gulf War, Saddam Hussein, Islamic Republic, Abu Dhabi, New York Times, United Nations, Richard Schofield, Soviet Union, United Arab Emirates, Jane's Intelligence Review, Muslim Brothers, Washington Post, Washington Times, Arab Gulf, Cold War, Gulf Cooperation Council, Third World, Strait of Hormuz, Basic Law, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps New!
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Throughout the second half of the twentieth century, and particularly after the British withdrawal in 1971, the Persian Gulf experienced a series of political and economic jolts: two major oil shocks that affected the entire international economic system; two regional wars that depleted local economies and engaged the international community and outside powers; an Islamist revolution that altered the political face of the largest regional power; and a series of smaller conflicts and external interventions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
foreign company involvement, naval branch, territorial foundations, littoral states, shura council, dual containment, territorial framework, geopolitical consequences, oil policies, islands dispute, boundary delimitations Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Saudi Arabia, United States, Abu Musa, Middle East, Persian Gulf, Gulf War, Saddam Hussein, Islamic Republic, Abu Dhabi, New York Times, United Nations, Richard Schofield, Soviet Union, United Arab Emirates, Jane's Intelligence Review, Muslim Brothers, Washington Post, Washington Times, Arab Gulf, Cold War, Gulf Cooperation Council, Third World, Strait of Hormuz, Basic Law, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps New!
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- Iran And Iraq: The Threat From The Northern Gulf by Anthony H Cordesman on 4 pages
- Unfinished Business by Ivor Richard on page 160, page 162, and Back Matter
- The United Nations (People, Politics and Powers) by Victoria Schofield on page 128, page 161, and page 162
- The Third World by Richard Grimmett on page 57, and page 223
- Saudi Arabia: A MEED Practical Guide by Trevor Mostyn on page 28, and page 30
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- Security in the Persian Gulf: Origins, Obstacles, and the Search for Consensus by Lawrence G. Potter on 7 pages
- Security in the Persian Gulf: Origins, Obstacles, and the Search for Consensus by Lawrence G. Potter on 5 pages
- Muslims in the West: From Sojourners to Citizens by Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad on page 217, and Back Matter
- Muslims in the West: From Sojourners to Citizens by Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad on page 217, and Back Matter
- Resource Wars: The New Landscape of Global Conflict With a New Introduction by the Author by Michael T. Klare in Back Matter
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