Centers of Power in the Arab Gulf States
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Centers of Power in the Arab Gulf States by Kristian Coates Ulrichsen
Winner of the 2024 Gulf Book Award in the Political Category
‘A comprehensive examination of the nature of power in the Gulf’ -- Abrar
'An in-depth account of the political, economic and social dynamics in the Gulf states. Challenging conventional wisdom and providing fresh insights, he skilfully analyses the ways different groups shape politics. A unique and valuable contribution.' -- Steven Wright, Associate Professor of International Relations, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and author of 'The United States and Persian Gulf Security'
'Kristian Coates Ulrichsen's latest book, thematically organised and covering all six GCC states, highlights the transnational ties between these states and the ways in which social, economic, political, military and religious nodes of power interact. A path-breaking work in Gulf Studies.' -- Courtney Freer, Visiting Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Emory University, and co-author of 'Tribalism and Political Power in the Gulf'
'"Centers of Power in the Arab Gulf States" brings new conceptual insights into the various degrees and forms of both soft and hard power in the region. An intellectually stimulating and rich examination of the power of GCC countries.' -- Dania Thafer, Executive Director, Gulf International Forum, and author of 'Creative Insecurity: Institutional Inertia and Youth Potential in the GCC'
'Kristian Coates Ulrichsen is one of the best-informed analysts of the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. This is a historically grounded thematic treatment of how power is exercised, using examples from the early twentieth century to today. A must-read for all seeking to better understand this key region.' -- Lawrence G. Potter, Adjunct Associate Professor of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, and editor of 'The Persian Gulf in History'
'An in-depth account of the political, economic and social dynamics in the Gulf states. Challenging conventional wisdom and providing fresh insights, he skilfully analyses the ways different groups shape politics. A unique and valuable contribution.' -- Steven Wright, Associate Professor of International Relations, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and author of 'The United States and Persian Gulf Security'
'Kristian Coates Ulrichsen's latest book, thematically organised and covering all six GCC states, highlights the transnational ties between these states and the ways in which social, economic, political, military and religious nodes of power interact. A path-breaking work in Gulf Studies.' -- Courtney Freer, Visiting Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Emory University, and co-author of 'Tribalism and Political Power in the Gulf'
'"Centers of Power in the Arab Gulf States" brings new conceptual insights into the various degrees and forms of both soft and hard power in the region. An intellectually stimulating and rich examination of the power of GCC countries.' -- Dania Thafer, Executive Director, Gulf International Forum, and author of 'Creative Insecurity: Institutional Inertia and Youth Potential in the GCC'
'Kristian Coates Ulrichsen is one of the best-informed analysts of the Arab states of the Persian Gulf. This is a historically grounded thematic treatment of how power is exercised, using examples from the early twentieth century to today. A must-read for all seeking to better understand this key region.' -- Lawrence G. Potter, Adjunct Associate Professor of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, and editor of 'The Persian Gulf in History'
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen is Fellow for the Middle East at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. His books with Hurst include Qatar and the Gulf Crisis; The First World War in the Middle East; Insecure Gulf; and The Changing Security Dynamics of the Persian Gulf.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781805260295 |
| ISBN 10 | 1805260294 |
| Title | Centers of Power in the Arab Gulf States |
| Author | Kristian Coates Ulrichsen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2023-12-14 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
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