Middle East Studies

Edited by Stuart A. Cohen, Aharon Klieman

The Routledge Handbook on Israeli Security provides an authoritative survey of both the historical roots of Israel’s national security concerns and their principal contemporary expressions. Following an introduction setting out its central themes, the Handbook comprises 27 independent chapters…

Hardback – 2018-11-07
Routledge

Edited by Suleiman A. Mourad, Naomi Koltun-Fromm, Bedross Der Matossian

Few cities around the world transcend their physical boundaries the way Jerusalem does. As the spiritual capital of monotheism, Jerusalem has ancient roots and legacies that have imposed themselves on its inhabitants throughout the centuries. In modern times, and aside from all the religious…

Hardback – 2018-10-31
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Edited by Dania Koleilat Khatib, Marwa Maziad

This book examines the changing image of the Arab Gulf States in the West. It addresses the question of perception in international relations and how the Arab States of the Gulf have pursued various endeavors to project themselves into Western imagination. The book chapters generate ideas on how…

Paperback – 2018-10-26
Routledge
UCLA Center for Middle East Development (CMED) series

Edited by Joel Peters, Rob Geist Pinfold

The State of Israel is an unlikely powerhouse in a troubled region. Since 1948, Israel has retained its status as a democratic state without interruption. An investor-friendly environment and skilled workforce have led to a thriving economy, whilst the Israel Defense Forces are one of the most…

Paperback – 2018-10-17
Routledge

Edited by Paul S Rowe

The Routledge Handbook of Minorities in the Middle East gathers a diverse team of international scholars, each of whom provides unique expertise into the status and prospects of minority populations in the region. The dramatic events of the past decade, from the Arab Spring protests to the rise of…

Hardback – 2018-10-02
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By Massimo Campanini

This book examines the philosophy of al-Ghazali, analysing his conception of God within Islamic theology. Seeking to contribute to the greater understanding of Muslim thought, it analyses his ‘orthodox’ theory, based on the notion that the spiritual struggle (jihad) and philosophical enquiry are…

Hardback – 2018-09-19
Routledge
Routledge Studies in Islamic Philosophy

Edited by Robert O. Freedman

Examining Benjamin Netanyahu’s more than a decade-long period as Israel’s Prime Minister, this important book evaluates the domestic politics and foreign policy of Israel from 2009-2019. This comprehensive study assesses Israel’s main political parties, highlights the special position in Israel of…

Paperback – 2019-12-24
Routledge

By Jane Hathaway

The Arab Lands under Ottoman Rule assesses the effects of Ottoman rule on the Arab Lands of Egypt, Greater Syria, Iraq, and Yemen between 1516 and 1800. Drawing attention to the important history of these regions, the book challenges outmoded perceptions of this period as a demoralizing prelude to…

Paperback – 2019-12-18
Routledge
A History of the Near East

By Niamatullah Ibrahimi, William Maley

This book offers an overview of the formation of the Afghan state and of the politics, economic challenges and international relations of contemporary Afghanistan. It opens with an account of some of the key features that make Afghanistan unique and proceeds to discuss how the Afghan state…

Paperback – 2019-12-13
Routledge
The Contemporary Middle East