US Foreign Policy in the Middle East

Name: US Foreign Policy in the Middle East
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780415410489
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The Roots of Anti-Americanism

By Shahram Akbarzadeh and Kylie Baxter

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US Foreign Policy in the Middle East examines six decades of American involvement in the region, analysing how key events from the 1950s Iran coup to the Gulf War and the Iraq conflict have shaped Middle Eastern politics. Authors Shahram Akbarzadeh and Kylie Baxter explore the deep-rooted scepticism towards the US prevalent in the region, arguing it stems from Washington’s policies rather than intrinsic cultural factors. The book offers a clear, accessible account supported by maps, topical text boxes, and study aids, making complex historical and political dynamics understandable.
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This book is ideal for students and readers interested in international relations, Middle Eastern studies, and contemporary politics seeking a concise, informative overview of US engagement in the region.

User friendly and easy to follow, this book is designed to provide a clear and concise overview of the links between US policy and popular distrust of the United States in the Middle East.

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Over 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.

By 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 US Foreign Policy in the Middle East. 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:

Maps illustrating key events and areas of discontent
Text 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
Further reading lists and a selection of suggested study questions at the end of each chapter.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415410489

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 April 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 4 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 208

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Education & Reference Kylie Baxter Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Science & Nature Shahram Akbarzadeh

About the Author

Monash University, Victoria, Australia