Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes: * incisive analysis by acknowledged experts * the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population * invaluable directory material. General Survey * leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: An Economic Survey of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS); International Relations of Russia and the CIS; The Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Uneven Progress towards Democracy in the Region; Poverty and Social Welfare; Organized Crime; The Politics of Water in Central Asia; and Environmental Degradation. Country Surveys Individual chapters on every country containing: * an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and full chronology * an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education. * a full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence * a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia * biographical details on more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region. Regional Information * detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

A comprehensive survey of all the countries and territories of Central and South-Eastern Europe, presenting the latest economic and political developments. Includes expert comment on issues of regional importance, up-to-date statistics, a directory of institutes and companies and political profiles Provides an impartial and current perspective on economic and political developments General Survey leading authorities on the area analyze topics of regional interest. Subjects covered are: Central and South-Eastern European Economies; Minorities in Central and South-Eastern Europe; Environmental Governance and EU Enlargement; Modern Greece in South-Eastern Europe; The Baltic Sea Region; Kosovo and Other Developments in the Former Yugoslavia; and Bosnia and Herzegovina since Dayton; The Impact of EU Integration on Social Policy Reforms in Central and South-Eastern Europe; and a new appendix on Kaliningrad. Country Surveys detailed individual chapters for each country that include a description of physical and social geography; a chronology; essays on the history and economy; a statistical survey; and a directory of names and addresses and background information covering the constitution, national and local government, political organizations, the judicial system, religion, the press, finance, trade and industry etc. Who's Who in Central and South-Eastern Europe biographical details on more than 180 of the region's leading political figures. Regional Information detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

Now in its fifty-fourth edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area. The volume covers: the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen offers quick access to a wide range of data accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments provides comprehensive data on all major organizations in the region. General Survey Introductory essays cover topics relating to the region as a whole, including: Arab-Israeli Relations 1967-2007; The Jerusalem Issue; Documents on Palestine; Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East; Oil; Natural Gas; and Islamic Banking and Finance. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, recent history and economy; an economic and demographic survey using all the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; directory sections with names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum), and tourism. Regional Information includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel research institutes specializing in the region bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Middle East and North Africa.