The Transformation of the Gulf
The Transformation of the Gulf

Author: David Held

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-03-01

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 1136698396

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This book examines the political, economic and social transformation of the six member-states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the ways in which these states are both shaping, and being reshaped by, the processes of globalisation. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the volume combines thematic chapters focusing on issues such as globalisation, nationalism and identity, political thinking, and economic diversification and redistributive policymaking with empirical chapters studying specific aspects of reform and change: the emergence of governing markets the rise of Sovereign Wealth Funds Islamic Finance the relationship between energy and sustainability trends in foreign aid donorship, strategic and foreign policy formulation. Contributions from experts in the field provide cutting-edge snapshots of a region in flux and collectively offer a roadmap of its repositioning in the global order, examining the interaction between global processes and internal dynamics of change and resistance that inject new dimensions into debates over the loci of local and global transformations and the manner in which each plays off the other. Situating the Gulf States firmly within their global twenty-first century context, this book will hold particular appeal to theorists of globalisation as well as to scholars of comparative politics, international political economy and area studies.

The Gulf Moment
The Gulf Moment

Author: Florence Gaub

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-12-22

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781329781207

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"This monograph examines the impact that the 'Arab Spring' has had on how Arab states relate to each other post-regime change and post-Islamist electoral victory. It shows that the region is undergoing a profound change as some traditional regional policy actors are paralyzed by internal turmoil (such as Syria and Egypt), while others do not have a regional ambition (such as Algeria and Morocco). The region has therefore entered a Gulf moment where key decisions pertaining to the region's future are now taken in Riyadh, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. From having once been mere bystanders of regional politics, the Gulf States have moved to become players with both the ambition and capability to shape regional dynamics. As the ripple effects of their 2014 rift show, these dynamics will have a wider Arab impact"--Publisher's web site.

The Transformation of the Gulf
The Transformation of the Gulf

Author: David Held

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-03-01

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 113669840X

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This book examines the political, economic and social transformation of the six member-states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the ways in which these states are both shaping, and being reshaped by, the processes of globalisation. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the volume combines thematic chapters focusing on issues such as globalisation, nationalism and identity, political thinking, and economic diversification and redistributive policymaking with empirical chapters studying specific aspects of reform and change: the emergence of governing markets the rise of Sovereign Wealth Funds Islamic Finance the relationship between energy and sustainability trends in foreign aid donorship, strategic and foreign policy formulation. Contributions from experts in the field provide cutting-edge snapshots of a region in flux and collectively offer a roadmap of its repositioning in the global order, examining the interaction between global processes and internal dynamics of change and resistance that inject new dimensions into debates over the loci of local and global transformations and the manner in which each plays off the other. Situating the Gulf States firmly within their global twenty-first century context, this book will hold particular appeal to theorists of globalisation as well as to scholars of comparative politics, international political economy and area studies.

The Gulf Moment
The Gulf Moment

Author: Florence Gaub

Publisher: Department of the Army

Published: 2015-05

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781584876816

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This monograph examines the impact the "Arab Spring" has had on how Arab states relate to each other post-regime change and post-Islamist electoral victory. It shows that the region is undergoing a profound change as some traditional regional policy actors are paralyzed by internal turmoil (such as Syria or Egypt), while others do not have a regional ambition (such as Algeria or Morocco). The region has therefore entered a "Gulf moment" where key decisions pertaining to the region's future are now taken in Riyadh, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. From mere bystanders of regional politics, the Gulf States have moved to players with both the ambition and capability to shape the regional set-up. As the ripple effects of their 2014 rift shows, this has wider Arab impact. Audience: Students pursuing coursework in World History classes, such as Regional and Interregional interactions for Advanced Placement World History classes, and those students with a focus on Middle Eastern countries may benefit from this book the most. Foreign policy advocates, international relations scholars, political scientists, and others that may be interested in the Middle East dynamic as their powers for collaboration begin to show a struggle as their power epicenter moves from Cairo to the Gulf states. Related products: United States Gulf Cooperation Council Security Cooperation in a Multipolar World can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01126-5 Arab Threat Perceptions and the Future of the U.S. Military Presence in the Middle East can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01193-1 The New Arab Regional Order: Opportunities and Challenges for U.S. Policy is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01171-1 Maneuvering the Islamist-Secularist Divide in the Arab World: How the United States Can Preserve Its Interests and Values in an Increasingly Polarized Environment is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01126-5

The Gulf
The Gulf

Author: David Poyer

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1991-05-15

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 0312925778

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The military power struggles set off by the destruction of an American destroyer by an Iranian missile in the Persian Gulf involve a varied cast of ambitious military insiders.

Across the Gulf and Journey Into Un-Time
Across the Gulf and Journey Into Un-Time

Author: Michael A. Susko

Publisher: AllrOneofUs Publishing

Published: 2019-11-08

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 1393833470

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Friends since childhood, Zoe and Tod, travel into the mountains of Guatemala where they explore the ways of village life. Invited to witness a Mayan ritual, they enter a deep cave. The New Year is to be brought in by the elders, but time is stopped and the ancient gods demand a sacrifice. In the swirling chaos of un-time, Zoe and Tod have a revelation that will change their lives.

After the Sheikhs
After the Sheikhs

Author: Christopher Michael Davidson

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 019024450X

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Noted Gulf expert Christopher Davidson contends that the collapse of these kings, emirs, and sultans is going to happen, and was always going to.

Gulfization of the Arab World
Gulfization of the Arab World

Author: Marc Owen Jones

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783959940320

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From projecting ideology and influence, to maintaining a notion of 'Gulfness' through the selective exclusion or inclusion of certain beliefs, cultures and people, the notion of Gulfization is increasingly pertinent as Gulf countries occupy a greater political and economic role in wider Middle East politics. This volume discusses the notion of Gulfization, and examines how thoughts, ideologies, way of life and practises are transmitted, changed, and transduced inside and outside the Gulf. From historical perspectives such as the impact of the 1952 Egyptian Revolution in Yemen, to studies on the contemporary projection of Salafism or hyper-nationalism in the Gulf monarchies, this book explores, contends, and critiques the transnational and regional currents that are making, and unmaking, the new Gulf Moment. This volume is based on the 28th Gulf Conference held at the University of Exeter in 2016.

New Military Strategies in the Gulf
New Military Strategies in the Gulf

Author: Jean-Loup Samaan

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2023-07-13

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0755650735

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In the last decade, rulers in Gulf regimes have aspired to greater strategic autonomy and distance from the West. Coined the "Gulf moment" by local commentators, this regional trend reflects a redistribution of power in the Arab world. This is the first book to examine the military dimensions of these shifts. Gulf military strategy has prioritised the improvement of local armed forces and the diversification of defence partnerships towards countries such as Russia, Turkey or China. However, this book shows how this has led to the militarisation of Gulf societies, the further erosion of multilateral initiatives - including the Gulf Cooperation Council - and the Gulf's perilous involvement in the war in Yemen. The book also highlights enduring reliance on the West. Each chapter covers a key aspect of defence policy from governance of armed forces, military education and power projection capabilities to regional security cooperation and lessons from warfighting experiences. Close attention is paid to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, countries that have enjoyed prominent roles in the region's security affairs during the last ten years. The research is based on extensive fieldwork and interviews with major decision-makers, officials, and diplomatic and military representatives. It is also uses recently declassified official documents to gain rare insight into what Gulf countries intend for their defence policies.