Contemporary West Asia

Contemporary West Asia
Author: Sujata Ashwarya
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2019-05-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1000517543

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the complexities of change and continuity in West Asia, its society, religion and politics. An overview of the region’s political, social and economic characteristics brought into sharper relief with the on-going turmoil in the region constitutes the introduction of the book. While the subsequent two chapters, along with the introductory text, constitute the thematic overview and orientation of the book, the different chapters dedicated to specific countries explore the recent transformative developments in the region. These chapters chart the emergence of Islamist and post Islamist politics in Iran and Lebanon, elaborate upon the prevailing civil war conditions in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Libya, examine the impact of the Arab uprisings that began in 2011 on Egypt, Jordan and the Arab Gulf countries, and explore the intricate interplay between Islam and democracy in the present-day politics of Turkey. While highlighting politics, the texts of the chapters also delve into history, religion and foreign policy. This book will be as useful for the students of West Asian affairs as it will be for policymakers and any interested reader. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

West Asia and India

West Asia and India
Author: Farah Naaz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2005
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

West Asian Region Has Been Important To The Whole World And Is A Coveted Region Due To Its Oil Wealth As Well As Strategic Location. India Also Has Major Interests In The Region.;;The Book Attempts To Trace India'S Relations With Countries Of The Region. With The Change In International Environment In 1990S, How The Relations From Security And Economic Point Of View Between The Two Became All The More Important, Are Highlighted. The Other Issues, Security In The Gulf Region And Israelpalestinian Problem Are Also Discussed In The Book.;;Based On Well Researched Articles, The Book May Be Found Useful By Those Interested In West Asian Region And India'S Relations With The Countries In The Region.;;;;Rs 450;Us$ 20;;

Emerging Trends in West Asia

Emerging Trends in West Asia
Author: Meena Singh Roy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Middle East
ISBN: 9788182747715

Contributed articles presented at the 15th Asian Security Conference on February 13-14, 2013 at IDSA, New Delhi.

The Great Game in West Asia

The Great Game in West Asia
Author: Mehran Kamrava
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2017
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0190673605

The Great Game in West Asia examines the strategic competition between Iran and Turkey for power and influence in the South Caucasus. These neighbouring Middle East powers have vied for supremacy and influence throughout the region and especially in their immediate vicinity, while both contending with ethnic heterogeneity within their own territories and across their borders. Turkey has long conceived of itself as not just a bridge between Asia and Europe but in more substantive terms as a central player in regional and global affairs. If somewhat more modest in its public statements, Iran's parallel ambitions for strategic centrality and influence have only been masked by its own inarticulate foreign policy agendas and the repeated missteps of its revolutionary leaders. But both have sought to deepen their regional influence and power, and in the South Caucasus each has achieved a modicum of success. In fact, as the contributions to this volume demonstrate, as much of the world's attention has been diverted to conflicts and flashpoints near and far, a new great game has been unravelling between Iran and Turkey in the South Caucasus.

The Languages and Linguistics of Western Asia

The Languages and Linguistics of Western Asia
Author: Geoffrey Haig
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 1259
Release: 2018-12-03
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3110421747

The languages of Western Asia belong to a variety of language families, including Indo-European, Kartvelian, Semitic, and Turkic, but share numerous features on account of being in areal contact over many centuries. This volume presents descriptions of the modern languages, contributed by leading specialists, and evaluates similarities across the languages that may have arisen by areal contact. It begins with an introductory chapter presenting an overview of the various genetic groupings in the region and summarizing some of the significant features and issues relating to language contact. In the core of the volume the presentation of the languages is divided into five contact areas, which include (i) eastern Anatolia and northwestern Iran, (ii) northern Iraq, (iii) western Iran, (iv) the Caspian region and south Azerbaijan, and (v) the Caucasian rim and southern Black Sea coast. Each section contains chapters devoted to the languages of the area preceded by an introductory section that highlights significant contact phenomena. The volume is rounded off by an appendix with basic lexical items across a selection of the languages. The handbook features contributions by Erik Anonby, Denise Bailey, Christiane Bulut, David Erschler, Geoffrey Haig, Geoffrey Khan, Rene Lacroix, Parvin Mahmoudveysi, Hrach Martirosyan, Ludwig Paul, Stephan Procházka, Laurentia Schreiber, Don Stilo, Mortaza Taheri-Ardali, Christina van der Wal Anonby.

Non-Western International Relations Theory

Non-Western International Relations Theory
Author: Amitav Acharya
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2009-12-22
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1135174040

Introduces non-Western IR traditions to a Western IR audience, and challenges the dominance of Western theory. This book challenges criticisms that IR theory is Western-focused and therefore misrepresents much of world history by introducing the reader to non-Western traditions, literature and histories relevant to how IR is conceptualised.

Peace and Conflict Studies

Peace and Conflict Studies
Author: Anindya Jyoti Majumdar
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2020-08-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1000170810

This volume explores how we theorize, politicize, and practice peace and conflict discourses in the social sciences. As concepts, peace and conflict are intricately interwoven into a web of complementary discourses where states and other actors are able to negotiate, deliberate and arbitrate their differences short of the overt and covert use of physical violence. The essays in this volume reflect this eclecticism: they reflect on concerns of contemporary conflicts in world politics; the dissection of the ideas of peace and power; the way peace studies join with global agencies; peace and conflict in connection to geopolitics and identity; the domestic basis of conflict in India and the South Asian theatre including class, social cleavages and gender. Further they also process elements like globalization, media, communication and films that help us engage with the popular tropes and discursive construction of the reality that play critical roles in how peace and violence are articulated and acted upon by the elites and the masses in societies. This volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of political science, international relations theory, peace and conflict studies, public policy and area studies. It will also be a key resource for bureaucrats, policy makers, think tanks and practitioners working in the field of international relations.

Foreign Policy of India and West Asia

Foreign Policy of India and West Asia
Author: Fazal Mahmood
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: India
ISBN: 9788177083811

Stretching from Iran to Turkey, West Asia has loomed large for India's foreign policy makers, irrespective of its politically turbulent nature. India has tried to build good relations with West Asia, since both are endowed with vast resources of a varied nature, making for a highly desirable relationship. With a large population and economic potential, India can play a vital role in the development of West Asia. On the other end of the spectrum, West Asia has the potential to meet the growing energy requirements of India. This book explores and analyzes India's multi-faceted engagement with West Asia from an interdisciplinary perspective. The research papers included in the book relate to energy security, migration, bilateral trade, diplomatic relations, India's policy on Palestine, and the issue of terrorism. [Subject: India Studies, Middle East Studies, International Relations, Politics]