Britain and the Middle East in the 9/11 Era

ISBN: 978-1-4051-0298-8

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232 pages

March 2010, Wiley-Blackwell

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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