Australia and the Middle East: A Front-line Relationship (Library of International Relations) - Softcover

Fethi Mansouri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848859686 ISBN 13: 9781848859685

Publisher: I.B.Tauris, 2011

Synopsis

Australia's encounters with the Middle East have historically been defined initially through its membership of the British Empire, later as a key Commonwealth player and more recently through Australia's close strategic relationship with the US. This book traces the nature of the Australia-Middle East relationship, from an insular 'White Australia' ideology through to the global impact of September 11, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the new and menacing terror threat that has arrived on its own doorstep. A comprehensive analysis of this complex relationship provides an essential basis for understanding past encounters, evaluating present policies and developing a framework for future interactions. The book seeks to draw together the various dimensions and themes of this relationship - from trade and migration, to Australia's increasing strategic interest and current military involvement in the region.

About this title

Product Description:

Rare Book

Review:

'Timely and well written...coherent and illuminating. While Australia's Middle East engagement has grown in importance and intensity, and has gone through different phases over the last five decades, there has been limited analysis of the engagement. This book goes a long way to fill the gap.' --Amin Saikal, Director of the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (Middle East & Central Asia) and Professor of Political Science, Australian National University

About this edition

• Publisher: I.B.Tauris
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1848859686
• ISBN 13: 9781848859685
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272
• Editor: Fethi Mansouri