United States and the Greater Middle East

Author: An Weihua
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: "The United States and the Greater Middle East" is a topic of great practical significance and academic value in the study of international relations. This book analyzes U.S. strategy and policy toward the region from the perspective of the "Greater Middle East," explaining the intrinsic connections among the hotspots in the region. It embodies the author's years of thought and exploration, offering both incisive analysis of hotspot issues and vivid descriptions of their origins and developments. The book is highly readable without sacrificing depth, presenting profound insights in an accessible and engaging manner. Some of the book's unique insights or observations, which are not commonly found elsewhere, include: the evolution of the spice routes before the rise of Islam, the widespread spread of Islam and its role in globalization, the expansion of the Ottoman Empire into the Near East, the Persian Gulf, and North Africa, the deepening of tribal societies and tribal traditions in the Gulf region, the political factors in Middle Eastern ethnic issues, the relationship between Islamism and nationalism, income distribution among Middle Eastern populations, factors influencing the United States and the Islamic world, an analysis of Middle Eastern hotspots and their relationship with the U.S., and an analysis of geopolitical dynamics west of the Pamirs.