The International Politics of the Red Sea |
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| Author:
| Ehteshami, Anoushiravan
Murphy, Emma C. |
| Series title: | Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-72621-4 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $68.95 |
Book Description:
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This book examines the international politics of the Red Sea region from the Cold War to the present. It argues that the Red Sea region demonstrates well the characteristics of a sub-regional system, with increasing economic and social interdependence, greater regional integration, with the stronger regional powers - Egypt, Israel and Saudi Arabia - seeking to establish their influence over the sub-region, and with all states forming regional alliances to protect their interests and...
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This book examines the international politics of the Red Sea region from the Cold War to the present. It argues that the Red Sea region demonstrates well the characteristics of a sub-regional system, with increasing economic and social interdependence, greater regional integration, with the stronger regional powers - Egypt, Israel and Saudi Arabia - seeking to establish their influence over the sub-region, and with all states forming regional alliances to protect their interests and to fend off possible encroachment of others.