Although it seems almost incredible today, the United States had
relatively little interest in the Middle East before 1945. But the
dynamics and outcome of World War II elevated the importance of the
Middle East in the American mind, and the United States has viewed
the region with vital interest to its security and economy ever
since. The projection of American power into the region has had
consequences that have forever changed the United States and the
Middle East, with the rise of al Qaeda and the turbulent occupation
of Iraq being the latest examples. "Crisis and Crossfire" surveys
and analyzes the broad contours of U.S. involvement in the region.
It probes the reasons why the United States implemented various
policies and assesses the wisdom of American leaders as they
accepted greater responsibilities for preserving stability and
security in the Middle East. Major themes include U.S.-Middle East
policy in the context of the Cold War, the rise of Arab and Iranian
nationalism, decolonization, the U.S. approach to the Arab-Israeli
conflict, the politics of Western dependence on Middle Eastern oil,
and America's military interventions, particularly its two wars
against Iraq. This book's concise narrative and selection of
primary-source documents make it an ideal introduction to
U.S.-Middle East relations for students and for anyone with an
interest in understanding the history behind today's events.
General
Imprint: |
Potomac Books Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Issues in the History of American Foreign Relations |
Release date: |
October 2005 |
First published: |
October 2005 |
Authors: |
Peter L. Hahn
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Dimensions: |
230 x 150 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-57488-820-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
International relations >
General
|
LSN: |
1-57488-820-X |
Barcode: |
9781574888201 |
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