Islands and International Politics in the Persian Gulf - The Abu Musa and Tunbs in Strategic Context

Informationen zum Autor Kourosh Ahmadi is an Iranian diplomat with 26 years of experience in the region and international organizations. Klappentext This book examines the history of international relations in the Gulf since the 1820s, focusing on the struggle for control over the islands of the Gulf - an issue that remains highly contentious today pitting Iran against the Arab world. Zusammenfassung This book examines the history of international relations in the Gulf since the 1820s, focusing on the struggle for control over the islands of the Gulf – an issue that remains highly contentious today pitting Iran against the Arab world. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. Pax Britannica in the Persian Gulf The British Rising Star. British Policy towards Iran 2. The Curzon Strategy. Growing Importance of the Persian Gulf and New Challenges In Search for a New Strategy. Abu Musa and the Tunbs. Long-Lasting Dispute between Iran and Britain. British General Policy of Expanding Control. World War I and its Aftermath 3. The Restoration of the Persian Gulf Autonomy and the Issue of the Three Islands The End of the Pax Britannica. Iran to Reclaim its "Natural" Position. Settling Outstanding Issues. The Arab Radicals Picking Up the Banner the British Dropped. Iran's Ascendancy in the Persian Gulf 4. Transitional Period. Regional Realignment Renewed Iraqi Interest in the Three Islands. Why did Iraq's Attempts Fail? 5. Confrontational Phase Iran's Diplomatic Overture and its Fate. Local Autonomy of the Persian Gulf in Danger. Contributing Factors: Shift and Realignment in the Arab World. A New Cycle of Activity on the Islands. Conclusion

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Kourosh Ahmadi, Kourosh (Mission D''iran Ahmadi, Ahmadi Kourosh
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 02.05.2008
• EAN: 9780415459334
• ISBN: 978-0-415-45933-4
• Pages: 222
• Thème: Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Histoire par région/pays; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Middle East / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, LAW / International, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / Local, Middle East, Colonialism & imperialism, Politics & government, Regional Studies, Politics and government, Middle Eastern history, Colonialism and imperialism, Regional / International studies, History and Archaeology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General