Britain and the Middle East in the 9/11 Era

This authoritative book examines British policy in the Middle East, focusing on how Britain's response to 9/11 - particularly the decision to join the US invasion of Iraq - has affected its role and relations in the region.

• Establishes what was 'new' about the New Labour approach and policies towards the Middle East and what changed as a result of 9/11 and the 'war on terror'
• Analyses in detail how the Blair government handled the Iraq crisis, invasion and fallout, including developments in relations with Iran
• Documents Britain's 'niche' role in the Middle East peace process.
• Argues that arms sales, trade and finance bind Britain to the Arab Gulf states
• Traces Britain 's involvement in US-regional security arrangements

Author: Rosemary Hollis
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 03/22/2010
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781405102988

About the Author
Dr Rosemary Hollis is Director of the Olive Tree Scholarship Programme at City University London, and was formerly Director of Research at Chatham House.