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Leading commentators on Europe and the Middle East explore many of the key issues which have informed the relationship between the two regions. Ranging from Europe's colonial legacies to an uncertain economic future in the region the book covers:
* the Cold War and after
* the profound influence of the US
* the rise of political Islam
* case studies including Europe and the Iranian revolution, France's experiences in Algeria, and Turkey's position between the two regions.
The EU, it is argued, has more influence over economic strategies than security issues in the Middle East. These strategies have in turn promoted stability in the form of free trade zones, ensuring vital economic development between the Middle East and Europe.
List of contents
Chapter 1 Introduction, B.A. Roberson; Chapter 2 Torn between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Ghassan Salamé; Chapter 3 Relations between the Middle East and the West, George Joffé; Chapter 4 The United States, Europe and the Middle East, Phebe Marr; Chapter 5 Islam and Europe, B.A. Roberson; Chapter 6 Western Europe and the Iranian revolution, 1979–97, Fred Halliday; Chapter 7 Turkey, Philip Robins; Chapter 8 Algeria, Claire Spencer; Chapter 9 Middle Eastern trade and financial integration, Rodney Wilson;
About the author
B.A.Roberson is Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Warwick.
Summary
The end of the Cold War and the creation of the European Union have had profound effects on Europe's relationship with the Middle East. This study explores this relationship with the region from colonial legacies to its economic future.
