| Syria and Iran: Diplomatic Alliance and Power Politics in the Middle East Contributor(s): Goodarzi, Jubin M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1845119975 ISBN-13: 9781845119973 Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: The alliance between Syria and Iran has proved to be an enduring feature on the political landscape of the Middle East. This book traces the critical stages in the evolution and consolidation of the alliance in the 1980s, and offers explanations for its longevity into the 21st century. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - History | Middle East - General - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 327.569 |
| Series: Library of Modern Middle East Studies |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.95 lbs) 376 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Chronological Period - 1980's - Chronological Period - 1990's - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The alliance between Syria and Iran has proved to be an enduring feature on the political landscape of the Middle East. Moreover, since its inception after the Iranian Revolution, it has had a significant impact in terms of moulding events and bringing about major changes in this troubled region. The study demonstrates that, contrary to prevailing views, the alliance between the two states has been essentially defensive in nature. It emerged in response to a series of events and developments, most notably, the Iraqi invasion of Iran in 1980, the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 and US adventurism in the Middle East. The book traces the critical stages in the evolution and consolidation of the alliance in the 1980s, and offers explanations for its longevity into the 21st century. |