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Middle East: U. S. policy, Israel, oil and the Arabs

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OSTI ID:7286389
This book provides an up-to-date, in-depth analysis of the issues and disputes involving the countries of the Middle East. Emphasis is upon United States involvement in the entire region, historically and at present. This Third Edition covers the dramatic events which have been shaping political and economic realities throughout the area. The controversial Palestinian question, the tragic events of the Lebanese civil war, the continuing debate about the future of the Israeli-occupied territories, the Carter adminisration's evolving Middle East policies, and the issues surrounding Middle East oil are all highlighted. Background information contained in the previous two editions, published in 1974 and 1975, has been incorporated. Part I contains country-by-country profiles and a chapter on Arab history. Part II provides analyses of the major issues affecting Middle East political and economic life: Middle East diplomacy, U.S. Middle East policy, Middle East oil, the Palestinian problem, chapters on the Arab and Israeli lobbies in Washington, and a background chapter on the Arab-Israeli wars during the past three decades. Part III is an appendix containing biographies of leading figures from Middle East history during the 20th century, a detailed chronology covering major Middle East events from 1945 through August 1977, and a comprehensive bibliography noting books, articles, reference sources, and Congressional documents.
OSTI ID:
7286389
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English