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Political Geography

Linking the lawless Horn of Africa to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, Yemen is a strategically vital country on the brink of collapse, whose implosion, combined with a growing Al Qaeda presence, could have consequences for the whole Middle East and beyond. This title takes us inside this complex country, introducing us to a range of characters.

The ties between Syria and Iraq are complex and often fraught and, with both facing significant internal turmoil, their relationship is one that is central to stability in the region. James Denselow is uniquely positioned to address this pivotal aspect of politics in the Middle East, having worked in Syria for many years.

The Ottoman Empire maintained a complex and powerful bureaucratic system which enforced the Sultan's authority across the Empire's Middle-Eastern territories. This book presents a new model for understanding the formation of the modern Turkish nation. It is suitable for those seeking to understand the history of Modern Turkey.

Explores some of the fundamental questions of diplomacy: What are the common denominators shared by successful alliances? Why do pacts and alliances disintegrate? And is the eventual demise of pacts and alliances inevitable? This title uses empirical case-studies to illustrate fresh diplomatic concepts and political theories.

Energy and US Foreign Policy The Quest for Resource Security After the Cold War Cover

Examining the foreign policy of George Bush Sr, Bill Clinton and George W Bush, culminating in the unprecedented military campaigns of the latter, the author demonstrates how and why oil has played a central role in US relations with the wider world.

The Strongman

Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. This title charts the dramatic fight for Russia's future under Vladimir Putin - how the former KGB man changed from reformer to autocrat and how he sought the West's respect but earned its fear.

Remapping the Ottoman Middle East Modernity Imperial Bureaucracy and the Islamic State Cover

Pursuing a comparison of different regions of the Ottoman Empire, this book demonstrates that the Ottoman imperial universe was shaped by three narratives: market relations in its coastal areas; imperial bureaucracy in the cities of central Anatolia, Syria and Palestine; and, Islamic trust networks in the frontier regions of the Arabian peninsula.

Reunifying Cyprus The Annan Plan and Beyond Cover

Spring 2008 witnessed the first positive signs of a thaw in relations between the two sides of the divided island of Cyprus since the dramatic failure of the Annan Plan in 2004. This book analyses the reasons for the failure to re-unite the two states of Cyprus. It focuses on the Annan Plan and the reasons for its ultimate failure.