The United States and Persian Gulf Security: The Foundations of the War on Terror
- ISBN-10
- 0863723217
- ISBN-13
- 9780863723216
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 242
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Garnet & Ithaca Press
- Author
- Steven M. Wright
Description
Offers an analysis of US foreign policy towards Iran and Iraq since the end of Cold War. This title charts its developments and changes right through to the contemporary period of the War on Terror epitomized by the Presidency of George W Bush. It also provides an examination of US foreign policy towards political Islam.
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