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Saudi Arabia, with its US alliance and abundance of oil dollars, has a very different economic story to that of Iran, which despite enormous natural gas reserves, has been hit hard by economic, trade, scientific and military sanctions since its 1979 revolution. Robert Mason looks at the effect that economic considerations (such as oil, gas, sanctions, trade and investment) have had on foreign policy decision-making processes and diplomatic activities. By examining the foreign policies of Saudi Arabia and Iran towards each other, and towards the wider Middle East and beyond, Mason seeks to highlight how oil policy, including oil production, pricing and security of supply and demand, is the paramount economic factor which drives the diplomacy and rivalry of these two pivotal regional powers. His book thus offers vital analysis for researchers of international relations in the Middle East and the processes involved in the formation of foreign policy. -- Amazon.
Middle East --- Iran --- Saudi Arabia --- United States --- Foreign relations. --- Economic conditions. --- Economic policy. --- Foreign relations
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The Gulf States and the Horn of Africa explores the complex nature of interactions between states in the Persian Gulf and their counterparts in the Horn of Africa. Focussing on the nature of interregional connections between the Gulf and the Horn, it explores the multifaceted nature of relations between two increasingly important subregions. Bringing together scholars focussing on both regions, the book offers a rigorous analysis of the changing nature of relations between the different subregions and also the complexity of competition within each sub region. Considering strategic competition between Saudi Arabia and Iran, along with international engagement such as joint anti-piracy operations, counterterrorism cooperation, shipping routes, and economic development, the volume provides valuable insight into the strategic importance of these interactions.0Drawing on a range of subject expertise and field research across case study countries, the volume adds to the sparse literature on the regional and international politics of the Horn of Africa and Red Sea, gleaning specific insights through contemporary reflections across the book. This is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the Horn of Africa and the evolving regional geopolitics of the Gulf.
International relations. --- Persian Gulf States --- Horn of Africa --- Africa --- Foreign relations --- Politics and government. --- Horn of Africa. --- Persian Gulf. --- Red Sea. --- Riyal politik. --- economic competition. --- regional security complex. --- sectarianism. --- sub-regional relations.
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