This authoritative book examines British policy in the Middle East, focusing on how Britain's response to 9/11 - particularly the decision to join the US invasion of Iraq - has affected its role and relations in the region. * Establishes what was 'new' about the New Labour approach and policies towards the Middle East and what changed as a result of 9/11 and the 'war on terror'* Analyses in detail how the Blair government handled the Iraq crisis, invasion and fallout, including developments in relations with Iran* Documents Britain's 'niche' role in the Middle East peace process.* Argues that arms sales, trade and finance bind Britain to the Arab Gulf states* Traces Britain 's involvement in US-regional security arrangements
- ISBN10 1405102985
- ISBN13 9781405102988
- Publish Date 19 February 2010 (first published 1 January 2010)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Imprint Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
- Format Paperback
- Pages 234
- Language English