Britain and the Middle East in the 9/11 Era. Rosemary Hollis
Britain and the Middle East in the 9/11 Era
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Автор произведения: Rosemary Hollis
Жанр: Политика, политология
Издательство: John Wiley & Sons Limited
isbn: 9781444324372
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This authoritative book examines British policy in the Middle East, focusing on how Britain’s response to 9/11 – particularly the decision to join the US invasion of Iraq – has affected its role and relations in the region. Establishes what was ‘new’ about the New Labour approach and policies towards the Middle East and what changed as a result of 9/11 and the ‘war on terror’ Analyses in detail how the Blair government handled the Iraq crisis, invasion and fallout, including developments in relations with Iran Documents Britain’s ‘niche’ role in the Middle East peace process. Argues that arms sales, trade and finance bind Britain to the Arab Gulf states Traces Britain ’s involvement in US–regional security arrangements