The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and ResolutionFrom the author of the bestselling The State of the World Atlas, here is an essential tool for understanding the Middle East and its pivotal role in global politics. As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the region, Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to unravel the history of this arena of confrontation and instability, from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. With customarily acute analysis, he highlights key issues and maps their global implications to explain why the Middle East has become, and will remain, the focal point for foreign policy. The atlas covers a wide range of topics, including:
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Contents
Preface to this edition | |
Glossary | |
ArabIsraeli Warfare | |
Israel and Palestine Lebanon | |
Libya | |
Iran | |
The IranIraq War Iraq | |
The Kurds | |
The Gulf Wars | |
Saudi Arabia | |
Danger and Opportunity | |
Part Three THE STATE OFTHE NATIONS | |
Military Spending | |
Gender Equality | |
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