Publisher's Synopsis
An analytical and factual guide to the political present and recent past of the Middle East from Morocco to Iran and Turkey to Yemen. It covers the domestic and foreign affairs, as well as economic and social developments in a historical and analytical perspective. Some 560 entries provide concise up-to-date information about a wide range of topics on all Arab states from North Africa to the Gulf as well as non-Arab states like Turkey, Iran and Israel. The substantive entries constitute short essays, and address not only the land, people, culture and history but also Islamic Fundamentalism, water politics, military forces, women, and terrorism. In addition the encyclopedia also includes short entries on leading political figures, parties, and movements, with cross references throughout.
