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British Foreign Policy since 1945 brings a chronological approach
to the study of British foreign policy since the Second World War
in order to make the principal events and dynamics accessible
within a broader historical and cultural context. The key features
included in this book: a detailed chronological survey of
developments in post-war British politics; an integrated discussion
of foreign and domestic policy developments indicating connections
and interlocking themes; illustrations of British foreign policy
drawn from popular culture; analysis of Britain's role in the
world, particularly in regards to the UK's 'special relationship'
with the US and its decision to leave the EU; a range of in-text
features including essay questions and seminar/discussion topics.
This timely book will be essential reading for anyone interested in
British politics, foreign policy analysis and British history.
The concept of securitisation has gained increasing prominence in
the past decade. Initially developed in Copenhagen, the term has
been used to describe the broadening of the security agenda and the
framing of particular issues as existential threats across the
world. In spite of this prominence, very little work has been
undertaken that questions the extent to which the concept can be
applied beyond the Western world. This volume engages with these
questions, providing a theoretical overview of issues with using
the concept beyond the West, along with empirical papers looking at
its use in a number of different contexts. The chapters in this
book were originally published as a special issue of Global
Discourse.
The concept of securitisation has gained increasing prominence in
the past decade. Initially developed in Copenhagen, the term has
been used to describe the broadening of the security agenda and the
framing of particular issues as existential threats across the
world. In spite of this prominence, very little work has been
undertaken that questions the extent to which the concept can be
applied beyond the Western world. This volume engages with these
questions, providing a theoretical overview of issues with using
the concept beyond the West, along with empirical papers looking at
its use in a number of different contexts. The chapters in this
book were originally published as a special issue of Global
Discourse.
British Foreign Policy since 1945 brings a chronological approach
to the study of British foreign policy since the Second World War
in order to make the principal events and dynamics accessible
within a broader historical and cultural context. The key features
included in this book: a detailed chronological survey of
developments in post-war British politics; an integrated discussion
of foreign and domestic policy developments indicating connections
and interlocking themes; illustrations of British foreign policy
drawn from popular culture; analysis of Britain's role in the
world, particularly in regards to the UK's 'special relationship'
with the US and its decision to leave the EU; a range of in-text
features including essay questions and seminar/discussion topics.
This timely book will be essential reading for anyone interested in
British politics, foreign policy analysis and British history.
Since 1979, the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran - the two
major powers in the Muslim world - has played a prominent role in
shaping Middle Eastern politics. Political in nature yet couched in
Islamic rhetoric, this rivalry reflects a desire to ensure regime
security and legitimacy while also increasing influence across the
Middle East. Since the 2003 Iraq War, the relationship has become
increasingly vitriolic, resulting in the emergence of proxy
conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Bahrain and Yemen. This book argues that
to understand regional politics, comprehension of the rivalry
between Riyadh and Tehran is essential. An electronic version of
this book is available under a creative commons licence:
manchesterhive.com/view/9781526150844/9781526150844.xml -- .
The events of the Arab Uprisings posed an existential challenge to
sovereign power across the Middle East. Whilst popular movements
resulted in the toppling of authoritarian rule in Tunisia, Egypt
and Yemen, other regimes were able to withstand these pressures.
This book questions why some regimes fell whilst others were able
to survive. Drawing on the work of political theorists such as
Agamben and Arendt, Mabon explores the ways in which sovereign
power is contested, resulting in the fragmentation of political
projects across the region. Combining an innovative theoretical
approach with interviews with people across the region and beyond,
Mabon paints a picture of Middle Eastern politics dominated by
elites seeking to maintain power and wealth, seemingly at whatever
cost. This book is essential reading for those interested in
understanding why the uprisings took place, their geopolitical
consequences, and why they are likely to happen again. -- .
In recent years, the term sectarianism has been widely used to
explain contemporary affairs across the Middle East and North
Africa. A range of assumptions about the nature of sectarianism
have become prevalent amongst scholars and policy makers who engage
with these areas, in part driven by the rivalry between Saudi
Arabia and Iran (the two dominant Sunni and Shi'a states) and the
emergence of ISIS. Despite its prevalence, few scholars have
engaged critically with the meaning of the term and its application
across the Middle East. Whilst many associate sectarianism with
Islam, Sectarianism in the Contemporary Middle East interrogates
the political, economic and security factors surrounding the term
within both Islam and Judaism, leading to a better understanding of
the contemporary politics of the Middle East. This book was
originally published as a special issue of Global Discourse.
In recent years, the term sectarianism has been widely used to
explain contemporary affairs across the Middle East and North
Africa. A range of assumptions about the nature of sectarianism
have become prevalent amongst scholars and policy makers who engage
with these areas, in part driven by the rivalry between Saudi
Arabia and Iran (the two dominant Sunni and Shi'a states) and the
emergence of ISIS. Despite its prevalence, few scholars have
engaged critically with the meaning of the term and its application
across the Middle East. Whilst many associate sectarianism with
Islam, Sectarianism in the Contemporary Middle East interrogates
the political, economic and security factors surrounding the term
within both Islam and Judaism, leading to a better understanding of
the contemporary politics of the Middle East. This book was
originally published as a special issue of Global Discourse.
The rapid expansion of ISIS and its swathe of territorial gains
across the Middle East have been headline news since 2013. Yet much
media attention and analysis has been focussed upon the military
exploits, brutal tactics and radicalisation methods employed by the
group. While ISIS remains a relatively new phenomenon, it is
important to consider the historical and local dynamics that have
shaped the emergence of the group in the past decade. In this book
Simon Mabon and Stephen Royle provide the reader with a
comprehensive overview of the roots, tactics and ideology of the
group, exploring the interactions of the various participants
involved in the formative stages of ISIS. Based on original
scholarly sources and first-hand research in the region, this book
provides an authoritative and closely-analysed look at the
emergence of one of the defining forces of the early twenty-first
century.
The Gulf States and the Horn of Africa takes a deep dive into the
complexities of power projection, political rivalry and conflict
across the Red Sea and beyond. Focusing on the nature of
interregional connections between the Gulf and the Horn, it
explores the multifaceted nature of relations between states and
the two increasingly important subregions. Bringing together
scholars working on and in both regions, the book considers
strategic competition between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and between
the UAE and both Qatar and Turkey, along with other international
engagement such as joint anti-piracy operations, counterterrorism
cooperation, security assistance, base agreements and economic
development. Drawing on a range of subject expertise and field
research across case study countries, the volume adds to the sparse
literature on the regional and international politics of the Horn
of Africa and Red Sea, gleaning specific insights from contemporary
reflections across the book. This is essential reading for students
and researchers interested in the Horn of Africa and the evolving
regional geopolitics of the Gulf. -- .
Since 1979, few rivalries have affected Middle Eastern politics as
much as the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran. However, too
often the rivalry has been framed purely in terms of 'proxy wars',
sectarian difference or the associated conflicts that have broken
out in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Bahrain, and Yemen. In this book,
Simon Mabon presents a more nuanced assessment of the rivalry,
outlining its history and demonstrating its impact across the
Middle East. Highlighting the significance of local groups, Mabon
shows how regional politics have shaped and been shaped by the
rivalry. The book draws from social theory and the work of Pierre
Bourdieu to challenge problematic assumptions about 'proxy wars',
the role of religion, and sectarianism. Exploring the changing
political landscape of the Middle East as a whole and the
implications for regional and international security, Mabon paints
a complex picture of this frequently discussed but
oft-misunderstood rivalry.
This book explores the application of the work of the philosopher
Giorgio Agamben to the post-Arab Uprisings in the Middle East,
considering the evolution of regime-society relations that
ultimately erupted in violence in the early months of 2011.
Agamben's ideas of the state of exception and bare life provide
important intellectual tools to understand the nature of
sovereignty and the regulation of life, which has largely been
missing in the study of the region. Filling a theoretical and
empirical gap by exploring the concept of the 'state of exception'
via a multidisciplinary approach, Simon Mabon, Sanaa Alsarghali and
contributors in the fields of political science, law and philosophy
offer a unique set of perspectives analysing how politics and law
combine to facilitate the misuse of executive powers.
The events of the Arab Uprisings posed an existential challenge to
sovereign power across the Middle East. Whilst popular movements
resulted in the toppling of authoritarian rule in Tunisia, Egypt
and Yemen, other regimes were able to withstand these pressures.
This book questions why some regimes fell whilst others were able
to survive. Drawing on the work of political theorists such as
Agamben and Arendt, Mabon explores the ways in which sovereign
power is contested, resulting in the fragmentation of political
projects across the region. Combining an innovative theoretical
approach with interviews with people across the region and beyond,
Mabon paints a picture of Middle Eastern politics dominated by
elites seeking to maintain power and wealth, seemingly at whatever
cost. This, for Mabon, is a consequence of the emergence and
development of particular visions of political projects that
harness or marginalise identities, communities, ideologies and
faiths as mechanisms designed to ensure their survival. This book
is essential reading for those interested in understanding why the
uprisings took place, their geopolitical consequences, and why they
are likely to happen again. -- .
This book explores the application of the work of the philosopher
Giorgio Agamben to the post-Arab Uprisings in the Middle East,
considering the evolution of regime-society relations that
ultimately erupted in violence in the early months of 2011.
Agamben’s ideas of the state of exception and bare life provide
important intellectual tools to understand the nature of
sovereignty and the regulation of life, which has largely been
missing in the study of the region. Filling a theoretical and
empirical gap by exploring the concept of the ‘state of
exception’ via a multidisciplinary approach, Simon Mabon, Sanaa
Alsarghali and contributors in the fields of political science, law
and philosophy offer a unique set of perspectives analysing how
politics and law combine to facilitate the misuse of executive
powers.
This book introduces you to the key issues in contemporary studies
on Terrorism. Its interdisciplinary approach provides a unique
intellectual rigour which introduces readers to cutting-edge
research. Bringing together chapters contributed by members of the
Terrorism and Political Violence Association network, it offers an
insight into a variety of traditional and critical perspectives. It
also equips Undergraduate and Postgraduate students with the study
skills needed to succeed in coursework and assignments, especially
dissertation work. Drawing on the expertise of TAPVA members, this
book: Explores contemporary issues, such as drone warfare, state
violence, children and political violence, cyber-terrorism and
de-radicalisation. Features case studies drawn from a range of
international examples, lists of further reading, key concepts and
questions for use in seminars and private study. Provides you with
study skills content designed to help you complete your
dissertation. This is the perfect textbook to guide you through
your studies in terrorism, political violence, international
security and strategic studies.
This detailed analysis follows the rise and evolution of Hezbollah
from an Islamic resistance movement to its role as a governing
force in Lebanon, exploring the group's impact on the security and
power dynamics in the Middle East. This is the first book of its
kind to offer a comprehensive study of Hezbollah, providing an
overview of the organization's key personalities, events, and
structures over the past three decades. Inspired by the latest
terrorism research and contemporary developments in the Middle
East, the book reflects upon Hezbollah's religious foundations and
its present role as a player in Middle East relations. Chapters
place Hezbollah within the Middle East security environment,
analyzing the rise of the Party of God within the context of
Iranian-inspired Shi'a activism, examining the ideological
underpinnings of the movement, and addressing its dominant
political position post Arab Spring. This authoritative volume
introduces the party's full range of activities, including
resistance, propaganda, organized crime, and educational
facilities. The content highlights Hezbollah's role as a social
welfare provider-specifically, the types of aid given, the source
of financing for the endeavor, and the challenge this role presents
to the Lebanese state. Features maps, organizational charts, and a
timeline of events Traces Hezbollah's journey from a resistance
organization to its current position of power within Lebanese
politics Presents summaries of major attacks and biographies of
prominent members Discusses Iranian-inspired Shi'a activism and
financing activities Includes an overview of the leaders, support,
recruiting strategies, and attacks
In the wake of the 1979 Iranian revolution, relations between
states in the Middle East were reconfigured and reassessed
overnight. Amongst the most-affected was the relationship between
Iran and Saudi Arabia. The existence of a new regime in Tehran led
to increasingly vitriolic confrontations between these two states,
often manifesting themselves in the conflicts across the region,
such as those in Lebanon and Iraq, and more recently in Bahrain and
Syria. In this new and revised second edition, Simon Mabon examines
the different identity groups within Saudi Arabia and Iran (made up
of various religions, ethnicities and tribal groupings), proposing
that internal insecurity has an enormous impact on the wider
ideological and geopolitical competition between the two. With
analysis of this heated and often uneasy relationship and its
impact on the wider Middle East, this book is vital for those
researching international relations and diplomacy in the region.
Following the Arab Uprisings, new ways of understanding
sectarianism and sect-based differences emerged. But these
perspectives, while useful, reduced sectarian identities to a
consequence of either primordial tensions or instrumentalised
identities. While more recently ‘third way’ approaches
addressed the problems with these two positions, the complexity of
secatarian identities within and across states remains unexplored.
This book fills the gap in the literature to offer a more nuanced
reading of both sectarian identities and also de-sectarianization
across the Middle East. To do so, the volume provides a comparative
account, looking at Iraq, Bahrain, Yemen, Syria and Lebanon. It
examines the ways in which sect-based difference shapes regional
politics and vice versa. The book also contributes to burgeoning
debates on the role of protest movements in sectarianism. Chapters
are split across three main sections: the first looks at sects and
states; the second traces the relationship between sects and
regional dynamics; and the third examines de-sectarianization, that
is, the contestation and destablization of sectarian identities in
socio-political life. Each section provides a more holistic
understanding of the role of sectarian identities in the
contemporary Middle East and shows how sectarian groups operate
within and across state borders, and why this has serious
implications for the ordering of life across the Middle East.
Since 1979, few rivalries have affected Middle Eastern politics as
much as the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran. However, too
often the rivalry has been framed purely in terms of 'proxy wars',
sectarian difference or the associated conflicts that have broken
out in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Bahrain, and Yemen. In this book,
Simon Mabon presents a more nuanced assessment of the rivalry,
outlining its history and demonstrating its impact across the
Middle East. Highlighting the significance of local groups, Mabon
shows how regional politics have shaped and been shaped by the
rivalry. The book draws from social theory and the work of Pierre
Bourdieu to challenge problematic assumptions about 'proxy wars',
the role of religion, and sectarianism. Exploring the changing
political landscape of the Middle East as a whole and the
implications for regional and international security, Mabon paints
a complex picture of this frequently discussed but
oft-misunderstood rivalry.
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