Guide to geopolitics in the modern Middle East.
The Middle East is in crisis. The shocking events of the war in Gaza have upset the entire region. More than a decade ago, the Arab Spring had raised hopes for a new beginning but instead brought a series of civil wars, coups, and even harsher authoritarian governments. Tensions were heightened by the intervention of foreign powers, as regional and global powers sought to bolster their interests.
Christopher Phillips explores the geopolitical confrontations in the region and the main external forces seeking influence: Russia, China, the EU, and the USA. Moving through ten key landmarks, from Syria to Palestine, Phillips argues that the excessive involvement of the United States after the Cold War and their withdrawal in the 2010s has destabilized the region. Today, the Middle East remains plagued by conflicts of unprecedented violence and a post-American quest for power – leaving its fate in question.
Pages: 320, Year of Publication: 0513, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm
