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After the Sheikhs

Author : Christopher Davidson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019024450X
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book After the Sheikhs written by Christopher Davidson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gulf monarchies (Saudi Arabia and its five smaller neighbours: the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain) have long been governed by highly autocratic and seemingly anachronistic regimes. Yet despite bloody conflicts on their doorsteps, fast-growing populations, and powerful modernising and globalising forces impacting on their largely conservative societies, they have demonstrated remarkable resilience. Obituaries for these traditional monarchies have frequently been penned, but even now these absolutist, almost medieval, entities still appear to pose the same conundrum as before: in the wake of the 2011 Arab Spring and the fall of incumbent presidents in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya, the apparently steadfast Gulf monarchies have, at first glance, re-affirmed their status as the Middle East s only real bastions of stability. In this book, however, noted Gulf expert Christopher Davidson contends that the collapse of these kings, emirs, and sultans is going to happen, and was always going to. While the revolutionary movements in North Africa, Syria, and Yemen will undeniably serve as important, if indirect, catalysts for the coming upheaval, many of the same socio-economic pressures that were building up in the Arab republics are now also very much present in the Gulf monarchies. It is now no longer a matter of if but when the West s steadfast allies fall. This is a bold claim to make but Davidson, who accurately forecast the economic turmoil that afflicted Dubai in 2009, has an enviable record in diagnosing social and political changes afoot in the region.

From Sheikhs to Sultanism

Author : Christopher M. Davidson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0197650317
Total Pages : 451 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (976 download)

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Download or read book From Sheikhs to Sultanism written by Christopher M. Davidson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022-01-15 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Muhammad bin Salman Al-Saud and Muhammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the respective princely strongmen of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have torn up the old rules. They have spurred game-changing economic master plans, presided over vast anti-corruption crackdowns, tackled entrenched religious forces, and overseen the mass arrest of critics. In parallel, they also appear to have replaced the old 'sheikhly' consensus systems of their predecessors with something more autocratic, more personalistic, and perhaps even analytically distinct. These are the two wealthiest and most populous Gulf monarchies, and increasingly important global powers--Saudi Arabia is a G20 member, and the UAE will be the host of the World Expo in 2021-2022. Such sweeping changes to their statecraft and authority structures could well end up having a direct impact, for better or worse, on policies, economies and individual lives all around the world. Christopher M. Davidson tests the hypothesis that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are now effectively contemporary or even 'advanced' sultanates, and situates these influential states within an international model of autocratic authoritarianism. Drawing on a range of primary sources, including new interviews and surveys, From Sheikhs to Sultanism puts forward an original, empirically grounded interpretation of the rise of both MBS and MBZ.

American Sheikhs

Author : Brian VanDeMark
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1616144777
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book American Sheikhs written by Brian VanDeMark and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Sheikhs is the story of a great institution—the American University of Beirut (AUB)—and the families who created and fostered it for almost 150 years. Author Brian VanDeMark’s vivid narrative includes not only the colorful history of AUB and many memorable episodes in a family saga, but also larger and more important themes. In the story of the efforts of these two families to build a great school with alternating audacity, arrogance, generosity, paternalism, and vision, the author clearly sees an allegory for the larger history of the United States in the Middle East. Before 1945, AUB’s history is largely positive. Despite American nationalism and presumptions of Manifest Destiny, Middle Easterners generally viewed the school as an engine of constructive change and the United States as a benign force in the region. But in the post-World War II era, with the rise of America as a world power, AUB found itself buffeted by the strong winds of nationalist frustration, Zionism and anti-Zionism, and—eventually—Islamic extremism. Middle Easterners became more ambivalent about America’s purposes and began to see the university not just as a cradle of learning but also as an agent of undesirable Western interests. This story is full of meaning today. By revealing how and why the Blisses and Dodges both succeeded and failed in their attempts to influence the Middle East, VanDeMark shows how America’s outreach to the Middle East can be improved and the vital importance of maintaining good relations between Americans and the Arab world in the new century.

Power and Politics in the Persian Gulf Monarchies

Author : Christopher Davidson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780199327621
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book Power and Politics in the Persian Gulf Monarchies written by Christopher Davidson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In command of the world's largest hydrocarbon reserves and occupying a central role in both Middle Eastern and global politics, the six traditional monarchies--Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)--that comprise the Gulf Cooperation Council are now among the most heavily researched yet most commonly misunderstood actors in the international system. Christopher Davidson, an acclaimed expert on the fast moving politics and economics of the Gulf, together with five other leading authorities on the region, has brought together a unique collection of comprehensive yet highly accessible analyses of these six states. Following a succinct theoretical overview of the various achievements, opportunities, and collective challenges faced by the monarchies, each chapter discusses their individual historical backgrounds, political structures, economic diversification efforts, and future prospects. Drawing on the latest research in the field, the most up-to-date statistics, and written in a frank and critical manner, this textbook is a valuable addition to university reading lists on Middle Eastern studies or political science, while also appealing to the general interest reader.

BREAKING THE SHEIKH'S RULES

Author : Abby Green
Publisher : Harlequin / SB Creative
ISBN 13 : 4596687854
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (966 download)

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Download or read book BREAKING THE SHEIKH'S RULES written by Abby Green and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iseult’s family farm is in financial difficulties and about to be bought by Sheikh Nadim, ruler of a small Arabian country. When he comes to inspect the farm, he decides to return home with a racehorse and its trainer?Iseult! He not only took the farm away from her family but also stole her away from Ireland, leaving her struggling father behind! Will Iseult be able to tame Nadim? Will she be able to tame her own heart?

The Sheikh's Prize

Author : Lynne Graham
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1460313364
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The Sheikh's Prize written by Lynne Graham and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hot-blooded sheikh pursues his cold-hearted runaway bride in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. When Sheikh Zahir Ra’if Quarishi took a Western woman as his wife, it caused outrage among his people. And marrying Sapphire Marshall turned out to be the biggest mistake of Zahir’s life. As cold and untouchable as her jeweled namesake, Sapphire fled the kingdom before sharing the marriage bed, leaving Zahir to face the shame alone—and his bank account five million dollars lighter. Now his ex-wife has been spotted in his desert and before she can run again, Zahir plans to banish her from his mind once and for all, beginning with reclaiming his wedding night!

Hidden in the Sheikh's Harem

Author : Michelle Conder
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 0373133804
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (731 download)

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Download or read book Hidden in the Sheikh's Harem written by Michelle Conder and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kidnapped by the desert prince... Prince Zachim Darkhan of Bakaan never expected to find himself bound and at the mercy of his nemesis. But with a skillful ease borne of years as a warrior he escapes his bonds...then takes the man's daughter as his captive and hides her away in his harem! But Farah Hajjar is no man's prisoner, and as the power play between them escalates so, too, does Zachim's desire to taste the forbidden, sensual delights their chemistry promises. As the line between hatred and desire blurs he's led past the point of no return. Now they'll find themselves captured...in marriage!

Desert Kingdoms to Global Powers

Author : Rory Miller
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300222165
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Desert Kingdoms to Global Powers written by Rory Miller and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert in Arab Gulf politics offers a revealing analysis of the region’s stunning rise to global power and the challenges it confronts today. Once just sleepy desert sheikdoms, the Arab Gulf states of Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait now exert unprecedented influence on international affairs—the result of their almost unimaginable riches in oil and gas. In this accessible study, Gulf politics expert Rory Miller examines the achievements of these countries since the 1973 global oil crisis. He also investigates how the shrewd Arab Gulf rulers who have overcome crisis after crisis meet the unpredictable future. The Arab Gulf region has become a global hub for travel, tourism, sports, culture, trade, and finance. But can the autocratic regimes maintain stability at home and influence abroad as they deal with the demands of social and democratic reform? Miller considers an array of factors—Islamism, terrorism, the Arab Spring, volatile oil prices, global power dynamics, and others—to assess the region’s future possibilities.

Shadow Wars

Author : Christopher Davidson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1786070022
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Shadow Wars written by Christopher Davidson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a century successive US and UK governments have sought to thwart nationalist, socialist and pro-democracy movements in the Middle East. Through the Cold War, the ‘War on Terror’ and the present era defined by the Islamic State, the Western powers have repeatedly manipulated the region’s most powerful actors to ensure the security of their own interests and, in doing so, have given rise to religious politics, sectarian war, bloody counter-revolutions and now one of the most brutal incarnations of Islamic extremism ever seen. This is the utterly compelling, systematic dissection of Western interference in the Middle East. Christopher Davidson exposes the dark side of our foreign policy – dragging many disturbing facts out into the light for the first time. Most shocking for us today is his assertion that US intelligence agencies continue to regard the Islamic State, like al-Qaeda before it, as a strategic but volatile asset to be wielded against their enemies. Provocative, alarming and unrelenting, Shadow Wars demands to be read – now.

Abu Dhabi

Author : Christopher M. Davidson
Publisher : Hurst Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1849041539
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Abu Dhabi written by Christopher M. Davidson and published by Hurst Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abu Dhabi is a new economic superpower that will soon wield enormous influence across both developing and developed worlds. The principal emirate of the United Arab Emirates federation commands over 8 percent of global oil reserves, has nearly $1 trillion in sovereign wealth funds to invest and is busily implementing a thoughtful economic master plan. It has also pumped huge amounts of money into culture, sport and infrastructural development in an attempt to eclipse even its ubiquitous UAE partner-Dubai-as an international household name. Abu Dhabi will host the Formula One Championship decider in 2009, is opening the world's first Ferrari theme park, has a rapidly expanding airline and is setting up satellite branches of the Guggenheim and Louvre museums. Gulf expert Christopher Davidson's book charts the emirate's remarkable trajectory from its origins as an eighteenth-century sheikdom to its present position on the cusp of preeminence. Abu Dhabi's impressive socio-economic development, he offers a frank portrayal of a dynasty's dramatic survival, demonstrating the newfound resilience of a traditional monarchy in the twenty-first century and its efforts to create a system of 'tribal capitalism' that incorporates old political allegiances into modern engines of growth. Finally, he turns his attention to a number of problems that may surface to impede economic development and undermine political stability. These include an enfeebled civil society and invasive media censorship, a seemingly unsolvable labor nationalization paradox, an under performing education sector, and increasing federal unrest.

Energy Kingdoms

Author : Jim Krane
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231548923
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Energy Kingdoms written by Jim Krane and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the discovery of oil in the 1930s, the Gulf monarchies—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Bahrain—went from being among the world’s poorest and most isolated places to some of its most ostentatiously wealthy. To maintain support, the ruling sheikhs provide their subjects with boundless cheap energy, unwittingly leading to some of the highest consumption rates on earth. Today, as summertime temperatures set new records, the Gulf’s rulers find themselves caught in a dilemma: can they curb their profligacy without jeopardizing the survival of some of the world’s last absolute monarchies? In Energy Kingdoms, Jim Krane takes readers inside these monarchies to consider their conundrum. He traces the history of the Gulf states’ energy use and policies, looking in particular at how energy subsidies have distorted demand. Oil exports are the lifeblood of their political-economic systems—and the basis of their strategic importance—but domestic consumption has begun eating into exports while climate change threatens to render their desert region uninhabitable. At risk are the sheikhdoms’ way of life, their relations with their Western protectors, and their political stability in a chaotic region. Backed by rich fieldwork and deep knowledge of the region, Krane expertly lays out the hard choices that Gulf leaders face to keep their states viable.

Call Me American

Author : Abdi Nor Iftin
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0525433023
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (254 download)

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Download or read book Call Me American written by Abdi Nor Iftin and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abdi Nor Iftin first fell in love with America from afar. As a child, he learned English by listening to American pop and watching action films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. When U.S. marines landed in Mogadishu to take on the warlords, Abdi cheered the arrival of these Americans, who seemed as heroic as those of the movies. Sporting American clothes and dance moves, he became known around Mogadishu as Abdi American, but when the radical Islamist group al-Shabaab rose to power in 2006, it became dangerous to celebrate Western culture. Desperate to make a living, Abdi used his language skills to post secret dispatches, which found an audience of worldwide listeners. Eventually, though, Abdi was forced to flee to Kenya. In an amazing stroke of luck, Abdi won entrance to the U.S. in the annual visa lottery, though his route to America did not come easily. Parts of his story were first heard on the BBC World Service and This American Life. Now a proud resident of Maine, on the path to citizenship, Abdi Nor Iftin's dramatic, deeply stirring memoir is truly a story for our time: a vivid reminder of why America still beckons to those looking to make a better life.

For the Sheikh's Pleasure

Author : Annie West
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1426803788
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book For the Sheikh's Pleasure written by Annie West and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rosalie Winters is a challenge. Beautiful andaloof, she doesn't play the games of flirtation andseduction that Sheikh Arik Kareem Ben Hassanexpects from women. She intrigues him with herlack of sophistication and guile. Arik realizes he must move slowly to gain hertrust. Rosalie is quiet, even withdrawn, as thoughsomething has changed her. But Arik also knowsthat once she's at his command Rosalie willwelcome the loving that only he can give her….

Accidentally the Sheikh's Wife

Author : Barbara McMahon
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1426850077
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book Accidentally the Sheikh's Wife written by Barbara McMahon and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Bethanne Saunders, flying Sheikh Rashid al Harum's private plane has its perks. When her feet touch the ground it's on the plush carpet of his sumptuous palace. And just being near gorgeous Rashid makes her feel on cloud nine! Bethanne has all the luxury she can handle—until suddenly she's promoted to princess! But the dazzling rock on her finger is a stark reminder that it's a convenient engagement. Everyone knows sheikhs don't fall for ordinary girls from Texas….

The Sheikh's Ransomed Bride

Author : Annie West
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1426802870
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book The Sheikh's Ransomed Bride written by Annie West and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kidnapped by rebels, Belle Winters discoversher rescuer is Rafiq al Akhtar, SovereignPrince of the desert kingdom of Q'roum.Whisked away to his exotic palace, Rafiqexpects her to show her gratitude—bymarrying him! Rafiq demands Belle perform all her royalduties—both in public and in private. Soonshe succumbs to the sultry heat of the desertand to Rafiq's seduction. Belle is no longer anunwilling wife, now she is the sheikh's verywilling lover—.

A Tale of Four Worlds

Author : David Ottaway
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190061715
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book A Tale of Four Worlds written by David Ottaway and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the separate trajectories of the Levant, the Gulf, Egypt and the Maghreb after the Arab Spring uprisings

The Sheikh's Redemption

Author : Olivia Gates
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 0373731787
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (737 download)

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Download or read book The Sheikh's Redemption written by Olivia Gates and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For Prince Haidar Aal Shalaan, taking the reins of a kingdom in chaos is a matter of honor. Not that his rivals to the throne would be defeated easily. And then there is Roxanne Gleeson, the one woman whose memory he cannot erase, the lover who once rejected him"--P. [4] of cover.