Providing scholars and postgraduate students with a comprehensive and authoritative guide to current research and thinking on Middle East politics this distinguished group of authors contribute new overviews to their particular specialities, reflect on the past, the situation in the region today and point to directions for future research. Bringing together a team of well-respected and experienced international experts this book looks at the historical and societal foundations of the key relationships in the region, the internal actors involved and the nature of the international relationships of the states today. Unique in its examination of past and present scholarship and the lessons that can be drawn for the future The Ashgate Research Companion to Middle East Politics offers in-depth analysis of the internal and external factors, organisations, actors and developments shaping this strategically, economically, politically, culturally and religiously sensitive area.

Author Biography

Raymond Hinnebusch is Professor of International Relations and Middle East Politics at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, co-founder of the Institute for the study of the Middle East, Central Asian and the Caucasus and Director of the Centre for Syrian Studies.