Diplomacy In The Middle East: The International Relations Of Regional And Outside Powers

Diplomacy in the Middle East: The International Relations of Regional and Outside Powers

About the AuthorCarl L. Brown is Emeritus Professor of Foreign Affairs at Princeton University where he was Director of the Program in Near Eastern Studies.The Middle East has a distinctive diplomatic culture, shaped by history, geography, and the social structures of Middle Eastern states. This book seeks to survey the diplomatic relationships and the foundations of foreign policy making among the principle players in the region, as well as exploring the Middle East policies of the four leading outside powers who have played such a crucial role in the region--the US, Britain, France, and Russia. Contributors to this volume, who are some of the most eminent specialists in their field, search for common themes and disparities in Middle East diplomacy.Review""...This book is a highly recommended read for both students and specialists on the region alike....""--Neil Partrick, RUSI