This book explores the Arab Uprisings and the instability that engulfed the region in the following years. It argues that to understand the events of the uprisings we must look at relations between rulers and ruled along with the strategies used by regimes to exert sovereign power. -- .
This volume provides a detailed exploration of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran across the Middle East. It considers the impact of this rivalry on regional and domestic politics, highlighting how the relationship is shaped by the contingencies of time and space. -- . číst celé
Offering a nuanced study of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Simon Mabon demonstrates its impact across the Middle East. Challenging assumptions about 'proxy wars', the role of religion and sectarianism, Mabon highlights how the rivalry has shaped and been shaped by regional politics and local groups.