The Middle East in the 21st century has witnessed a game-changing
rollercoaster ride that has transformed relationships across the
boards. Turkey underwent the most dramatic changes of its
democratic history, propelling it into the role of major regional
actor. The "Arab Spring" cast the region into political and social
turmoil. US-led wars devastated the lands and peoples of several
countries with widespread, rippling repercussions. And the balance
of global power shifted dramatically, breaking America's
long-standing geopolitical dominance in the Middle East. The
politics of the Middle East are now up for grabs-but what are the
sources of its future leadership? The Arab world is still adrift.
Yet there are grounds for optimism that Iran may at last be
re-emerging onto the world scene as a legitimate and influential
actor. And above all, Turkey's experience, despite messy partisan
politics, still offers the only convincing Muslim model of dynamic
and effective governance. Neither Turks, Arabs nor Iranians will
ever be the same again-nor will they interact with the West again
in the old familiar ways. The author breaks with conventional
US-centric analysis of the region to capture the deeper political
and human forces that reflect the Middle East's own history and
culture. *** Praise for A World Without Islam by Graham E. Fuller
"Another must-read by one of the most thought-provoking writers on
Islam and the Middle East... At once a brilliant history lesson and
a fascinating thought experiment..." Reza Aslan, author of No God
But God, and Beyond Fundamentalism. "A must read. Graham Fuller's A
World Without Islam is a tour de force by one of the world's
foremost authorities on global Muslim politics. Fuller's masterful
study provides an insightful and at times provocative analysis of
the character of Muslim-West relations..." John L. Esposito, author
of The Future of Islam.
General
Imprint: |
Bozorg Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2014 |
First published: |
May 2014 |
Authors: |
Graham E. Fuller
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
410 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-9937514-0-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
0-9937514-0-7 |
Barcode: |
9780993751400 |
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