Includes the spectrum of politics and economics of the Middle East. This title provides the coverage that is intended to deal with the Middle East, its political dynamics, economic policies, and institutions.

This book includes the entire spectrum of contemporary politics and economics of the Middle East. The coverage is intended to deal with the Middle East political dynamics, economic policies and institutions. It discusses topics that include background information on Hamas and issues for Congress; governance, human rights and reform in the United Arab Emirates; Afghanistan casualties; the United Arab Emirates nuclear program and proposed U.S. nuclear co-operation; bilateral issues affecting U.S.-Syria relations; the politics, elections and benchmarks of Iraq; U.S. concerns and policy responses...