Islands and international politics in the Persian Gulf : the Abu Musa and Tunbs in strategic perspective /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Ahmadi, Kourosh
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Routledge, 2008.
Series:Durham modern Middle East and Islamic world series.
Subjects:
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > International.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > International Relations > General.
Boundaries.
International law.
Diplomatic relations.
Strategic aspects of individual places.
Persian Gulf Region > Foreign relations.
Persian Gulf Region > Strategic aspects.
Tunb Islands > International status.
Abu Musa Island > International status.
Iran > Boundaries.
Persique, Région du golfe > Relations extérieures.
Persique, Région du golfe > Aspect stratégique.
Abu Musa (Golfe Persique : Île) > Statut international.
Iran.
Middle East > Abu Musa Island.
Persian Gulf Region.
Middle East > Tunb Islands.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Pax Britannica in the Persian Gulf : the British rising star
  • The Curzon strategy growing importance of the Persian Gulf and new challenges
  • The restoration of the Persian Gulf autonomy and the issue of the three islands
  • Transitional period : regional realignment
  • Renewed Iraqi interest in the three islands
  • Iraq's national and regional ambition
  • The revival of Iraq's interest in the three islands
  • confrontational phase : Iran's diplomatic overture and its fate
  • Iran's efforts to normalize ties with the GCC
  • Regional security arrangement.

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