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Discover a deep and insightful exploration of the ongoing wars and conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with 'War and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa' by Ariel Ahram. This essential read unpacks the complexity behind the exceptionally violent nature of the region, offering a comprehensive analysis of how historical factors have shaped contemporary conflicts in Iraq, Libya, Israel/Palestine, Yemen, and Syria. Delve into the evolution of MENA's conflicts from civil wars and insurgencies to traditional interstate struggles, understanding how geopolitical factors and resource dependencies have perpetuated cycles of violence.
Ahram critically examines the strategies employed by rulers to maintain power and how these tactics influence military recruitment and training. With a focus on the catastrophic wars of the 2010s, this book addresses the intervention of global powers such as the US and Russia, alongside regional influences from countries like Iran and Saudi Arabia.
'War and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa' not only analyzes the causes of these brutal conflicts but also considers the prospects for peace, drawing attention to the gap between local peacebuilding efforts and international mediation initiatives. Perfect for students of peace and security studies, MENA politics, or anyone seeking a more nuanced understanding of the region’s challenges beyond the headlines, this book is a must-have resource.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509532827
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509532827
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
Description:
For much of the last half century, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has seemed the outlier in global peace. Today Iraq, Libya, Israel/Palestine, Yemen, and Syria are not just countries, but synonyms for prolonged and brutal wars. But why is MENA so exceptionally violent? More importantly, can it change?   Exploring the causes and consequences of wars and conflicts in this troubled region, Ariel Ahram helps readers answer these questions. In Part I, Ahram shows how MENA™s conflicts evolved with the formation of its states. Violence varied from civil wars and insurgencies to traditional interstate conflicts and affected some countries more frequently than others. The strategies rulers employed to stay in power constrained how they recruited, trained, and equipped their armies. Part II explores dynamics that trap the region in conflict”oil dependence, geopolitical interference, and embedded identity cleavages. The catastrophic wars of the 2010s reflect the confounding effects of these traps, culminating in state collapse and intervention from the US and Russia, as well as regional powers like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Finally, Ahram considers the possibilities of peace, highlighting the disjuncture between local peacebuilding and national and internationally-backed mediation.   War and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa will be an essential resource for students of peace and security studies and MENA politics, and anyone wanting to move beyond headlines and soundbites to understand the historical and social roots of MENA™s conflicts.
Ahram critically examines the strategies employed by rulers to maintain power and how these tactics influence military recruitment and training. With a focus on the catastrophic wars of the 2010s, this book addresses the intervention of global powers such as the US and Russia, alongside regional influences from countries like Iran and Saudi Arabia.
'War and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa' not only analyzes the causes of these brutal conflicts but also considers the prospects for peace, drawing attention to the gap between local peacebuilding efforts and international mediation initiatives. Perfect for students of peace and security studies, MENA politics, or anyone seeking a more nuanced understanding of the region’s challenges beyond the headlines, this book is a must-have resource.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509532827
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509532827
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 288
Description:
For much of the last half century, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has seemed the outlier in global peace. Today Iraq, Libya, Israel/Palestine, Yemen, and Syria are not just countries, but synonyms for prolonged and brutal wars. But why is MENA so exceptionally violent? More importantly, can it change?   Exploring the causes and consequences of wars and conflicts in this troubled region, Ariel Ahram helps readers answer these questions. In Part I, Ahram shows how MENA™s conflicts evolved with the formation of its states. Violence varied from civil wars and insurgencies to traditional interstate conflicts and affected some countries more frequently than others. The strategies rulers employed to stay in power constrained how they recruited, trained, and equipped their armies. Part II explores dynamics that trap the region in conflict”oil dependence, geopolitical interference, and embedded identity cleavages. The catastrophic wars of the 2010s reflect the confounding effects of these traps, culminating in state collapse and intervention from the US and Russia, as well as regional powers like Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Finally, Ahram considers the possibilities of peace, highlighting the disjuncture between local peacebuilding and national and internationally-backed mediation.   War and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa will be an essential resource for students of peace and security studies and MENA politics, and anyone wanting to move beyond headlines and soundbites to understand the historical and social roots of MENA™s conflicts.