Power and Paranoia in Syria-Iraq Relations - The Impact of Hafez Assad and Saddam Hussain

This book examines the perplexing twists and turns in Syria-Iraq relations which since the establishment of modern Syria and Iraq after the First World War have zigzagged between cooperation and hostility countless times.

List of contents

Introduction: The Analytical Framework Part 1: Age of the Monarchy 1. The Hashemite Monarchy and its Quest to Rule Syria Part 2: Age of Revolution 2. Post-WWII Pan-Arabism Competition Part 3: Age of Authoritarians 3. The Iran-Iraq War 4. Kuwait Crisis Part 4: Age of Denomination 5. The Occupation of Iraq and the Syrian Quest for Survival 6. The Arab Uprisings in Iraq and Syria Part 5: Conclusion 7. Conclusion

About the author

Amjed Rasheed is a lecturer in the International Relations and Politics of West Asia and North Africa at the School of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (PPR), Lancaster University, UK.

Summary

This book examines the perplexing twists and turns in Syria-Iraq relations which since the establishment of modern Syria and Iraq after the First World War have zigzagged between cooperation and hostility countless times.

Product details

• Authors: Amjed Rasheed, Amjed (Durham University Rasheed, Amjed (Lancaster University Rasheed, Amjed (Queen''s University Belfast Rasheed
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.03.2023
• EAN: 9781032384009
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3238400-9
• No. of pages: 144
• Series: Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, International Relations, Middle East, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General