The Modern Muslim World: Popular Unrest and Foreign Policy

Mason, R.

This book explores and analyzes how the Arab Spring has affected the political and economic relationships between the West, the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and the MENA (Middle Eastern and North African states). It locates continuity and change in these relations within the broader context of democratization, energy, security, arms relationships, and the shift towards a multi-polar system. Each chapter charts a history of ideological engagement, which has generally given way to more pragmatic energy, economic, and security interests, and defines and analyzes the fundamental and emerging factors that shape foreign policy. The volume pays special attention to the UN Security Council authorization of "all necessary measures" against Qaddafi's Libya and the subsequent deadlock in getting China and Russia to pass further Resolutions for intervention in Syria.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-12-04

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349502929

DOI: 10.1057/9781137481726

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 215