Role Theory in the Middle East and North Africa: Politics, Economics and Identity

ISBN-13: 9781138064829 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 136 str.

Yasemin Akbaba; Ozgur Ozdamar

Opis

Role Theory in the Midde East and North Africa applies role theory to analyze ideational and material sources of national role conceptions in Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, offering a pioneering insight on the usefulness of role theory in foreign policy making in the developing world.

Spis treści

Foreword  1. Introduction: Ambitious Roles in a Transforming MENA  2. Role Theory and Sources of National Role Conceptions: Material and Ideational Factors  3. Egypt and Secular Nationalism after a Century  4. Iran and Shia Revolutionism  5. Saudi Arabia and Religious Conservatism  6. Turkey’s Liberal Offer  5. Conclusion