Power and Politics in the Persian Gulf Monarchies

Davidson Christopher M.

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Christopher Davidson, an acclaimed expert on the fast moving politics and economics of the Gulf, together with five other leading authorities on the region, has brought together a unique collection of comprehensive yet highly accessible analyses of these six states.

Following a succinct theoretical overview of the various achievements, opportunities, and collective challenges faced by the monarchies, each chapter discusses their individual historical backgrounds, political structures, economic diversification efforts, and future prospects. Drawing on the latest research in the field, the most up-to-date statistics, and written in a frank and critical manner, this textbook is a valuable addition to university reading lists on Middle Eastern studies or political science, while also appealing to the general interest reader.

About the Author

Christopher Davidson is reader in Middle East politics at the School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University, a former visiting associate professor at Kyoto University, and a former assistant professor at Zayed University in the UAE. He is the author of several books on the politics and international affairs of the Gulf states, including "Abu Dhabi: Oil and Beyond", "Dubai: The Vulnerability of Success", "The Persian Gulf and Pacific Asia: From Indifference to Interdependence" and, most recently, "After the Sheikhs: The Coming Collapse of the Gulf Monarchies".

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