{"title":"Shahram Akbarzadeh","description":"\u003cp\u003eShahram Akbarzadeh offers insightful explorations into the complexities of international relations with a particular focus on Middle Eastern geopolitics. Readers can expect thoughtful analysis on topics such as US foreign policy and the broader dynamics shaping the region's political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with clarity and depth, his works engage with contemporary issues in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, providing a nuanced understanding that appeals to scholars and general readers alike interested in global affairs and diplomatic studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"us-foreign-policy-in-the-middle-east-by-shahram-akbarzadeh-9780415410489","title":"US Foreign Policy in the Middle East","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last sixty years, Washington has been a major player in the politics of the Middle East. From Iran in the 1950s to the Gulf War of 1991, and the devastation of contemporary Iraq, US policy has had a profound impact on the domestic affairs of the region. Anti-Americanism is a pervasive feature of modern Middle East public opinion. However, far from being intrinsic to ‘Muslim political culture’, scepticism of the US agenda is directly linked to the regional policies pursued by Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy exploring critical points of regional crisis, Kylie Baxter and Shahram Akbarzadeh elaborate on the links between US policy and popular distrust of the United States in \u003cem\u003eUS Foreign Policy in the Middle East\u003c\/em\u003e. The book also examines the interconnected nature of events in this geo-strategically vital region. Accessible and easy to follow, it is designed to provide a clear and concise overview of complex historical and political material. Key features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaps illustrating key events and areas of discontent\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eText boxes on topics of interest related to the Arab\/Israeli Wars, Iranian politics, foreign interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq, the wars of the Persian Gulf, September 11, and the rise of Islamist movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFurther reading lists and a selection of suggested study questions at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608238047468,"sku":"9780415410489","price":447.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415410489-us-foreign-policy-in-the-middle-east.jpg?v=1778192061"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/shahram-akbarzadeh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}