This volume explores the international relations of today's Middle East, a region that has become increasingly multi-polar. The tumult following the Arab Uprisings has expanded the arenas competed over by regional powers, global actors and non-state players. The United States, once seemingly intent on a hegemonic 'Pax Americana' has stepped back, leaving powers such as Russia, China, India and the EU, with opportunities to increase their reach and expand their influence. Meanwhile, regional rivalries and alliances have continued to shape conflict and cooperation in the Middle East. As global politics moves towards a new, multipolar era, this volume sheds important light on how this transition will impact on the region. Comprised of two macro sections that offer theoretical reflections and empirical case studies, this volume is essential reading for scholars of the politics and international relations of the Middle East.
Edited by:
Francesco Belcastro, Edward Wastnidge Imprint: Manchester University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 471g ISBN:9781526180285 ISBN 10: 1526180286 Series:Identities and Geopolitics in the Middle East Pages: 208 Publication Date:02 September 2025 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Primary
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Francesco Belcastro is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Derby. Edward Wastnidge is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Studies at the Open University.