The Transatlantic Allies and the Changing Middle East by Philip H. Gordon (Engli

Description: The Transatlantic Allies and the Changing Middle East by Philip H. Gordon Examining the reasons for the potentially damaging differences between the US and Europe with regards to the Middle East, this text assesses the prospects for improving transatlantic co-operation in the region, and suggests approaches that may help to bring this about. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since the mid-1990s, US and European attitudes, strategies and policies towards the Middle East have diverged. In the Middle East peace process, Europeans have grown frustrated with the lack of progress and with Washingtons near-monopoly on diplomatic action, and have begun to demand a greater role. On Iraq, the US insists on strong military and economic containment of Saddam Hussein, while some Europeans have started to press for a more rapid reintegration of Iraq into the international community and are reluctant to use or threaten force. The issue of how to deal with Iran has been most divisive of all, with the US and Europe deeply divided over whether they should contain, or engage, Tehran. Transatlantic tensions over the Middle East are damaging for three main reasons. They reduce the effectiveness of allied policies; undermine NATOs cohesion when its future is no longer guaranteed by a common threat; and threaten to spill over into the economic domain. This paper examines the reasons for these potentially damaging differences, assesses the prospects for improving transatlantic cooperation in the region and suggests approaches that may help to bring this about. Its main policy conclusions are:On the Arab Israeli conflict, as long as the peace process is moving forward, or has reasonable prospects of doing so, the US is probably right that Europes formal involvement in direct peace talks would not be helpful, particularly if such a role aimed to promote policies different from those of the US. If the peace process stalls completely, however, it will be difficult for Washington to justify opposing a more active European role. On Iraq, the US-led policy of containment is correct, and economic sanctions should remain in place until Baghdad complies fully with UN Security Council disarmament resolutions. However, in exchange for Europes agreement to contribute to Iraqs military containment, the US, like Europe, should abide by the letter and spirit Author Biography Phillip H. Gordon Table of Contents Chapter 1 Europes Growing Assertiveness in the Peace Process Chapter 2 How and Why the Allies Differ on the Peace Process Chapter 3 The Evolution of Transatlantic Divergence in the Gulf, Chapter 4 How and Why the Allies Differ over the Gulf, Conclusion Coordinating Western Policy Details ISBN1138452572 Author Philip H. Gordon Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 1138452572 ISBN-13 9781138452572 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2017-11-03 DEWEY 327.56073 Pages 100 Language English UK Release Date 2017-11-03 AU Release Date 2017-11-03 NZ Release Date 2017-11-03 Series Adelphi series Alternative 9780199223770 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134457021;

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