International Relations of the Middle East - Softcover

Louise Fawcett presents us with a detailed and fascinating study of post World War II and post Cold War diplomacy in the Middle East...This is an excellent book for courses in international relations and diplomacy. (A.J. Abraham, John Jay College (CUNY) (Review of previous edition))

Now in its second edition, this popular textbook presents a comprehensive and balanced analysis of the international politics of the Middle East. Part I gives an historical framework, Part II looks at major themes in international relations and applies them to the area, and Part III examines region-specific conflicts and issues. The book has been fully revised and updated, with two new chapters on the nature of Islam and the war in Iraq. International Relations of the Middle East is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, which includes: For Students: News feeds Interactive time line Web links Chapter exercises